Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, February 11,the Rich East Scholastic Bowl team competed in its Conference Meet. The JV team and the Varsity performed very well against very strong competition. Dr. Epstein’s JV team had a tough night with Ridda Kansara and Eniola Orenuga correctly answered multiple toss up questions[Read More…]

Prairie State College professors (from left to right) Sarena Lee-Schott, Andrew Schott, David Naze, and Melanie Eddins-Spencer recently received tenure, effective fall 2009. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) professors Melanie Eddins-Spencer, Sarena Lee-Schott, David Naze, and Andrew Schott recently received tenure, effective fall 2009. The granting[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board approved a resolution requesting a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant from Cook County toward the demolition of the former Marshall Field’s building. The decision to seek grant funding was made at the board’s February 9 meeting. According to Director of Community Development[Read More…]

Chicago, IL, January 29, 2009 -Small business owners are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors; awards and recognition from a third-party are a great way for a company to differentiate itself from the competition. Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois warns,[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Public Library has a long tradition of hosting the Potpourri of Lectures series on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am in the Ringering Room. Lecturers include professors, travelers, musicians,authors, and experts in particular fields. You’ll never believe all of the interesting things you can learn[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The the Unitarian Universalist Church of Park Forest will hold a Soup Kitchen Luncheon on Sunday, March 1, 2009 to raise money for PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) and Respond Now. Soup luncheon begins at 11:30 AM. All are invited to participate and visit our church[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Nurses Club is offering scholarships up to $2,000. to nursing students who reside in School Districts 227, 206, and 201U. Winners will be selected on the basis of grade point average, citzenship qualities and goal achievement. Application packets are available at Rich East, Rich South,[Read More…]

Soprano Angela Mannino. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Grande Prairie Choral Arts continues its 32nd season of quality choral music in the Chicago Southland with A Night at the Opera, Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Rich South High School in Richton Park,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Area nurses who are interested in taking their careers to the next level are invited to attend a free information session on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs offered by the College of Health and Human Services at[Read More…]