Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s consider a rarely discussed First Amendment freedom — the right of petition — by recalling a centuries-old question posed by those Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet: “What’s in a name?” Ms.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative George Scully, Jr. (D-80) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the 15th Subcircuit vacancy created by the resignation of former Judge Marcella Lipinski. The term will expire on December 6, 2010. Scully said he plans to campaign and run in the February[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In celebration of Black History Month, the Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will present The Journey of Barack and Michelle Obama, Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 pm at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. This exciting and timely program will explore the incredible journey that culminated in[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Brendan Houlihan will host a free workshop on Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. advising residents how they can appeal their property tax assessment. Residents are advised to bring their Proprietary Index Tax Number (PIN)[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A bank teller may helped a resident avoid falling victim to a lottery scam last week. Officer Hoskins was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on February 4 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident reported receiving a letter allegedly sent by Publishers Clearing House[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…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nationally known jazz musicians such as trumpeter Orbert Davis and drummer Joel Spencer will perform at the Prairie State College (PSC) 21st Annual Jazz Festival. The concert, which has sold out for five consecutive years, will be held on Friday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m., in the[Read More…]

Students (left to right) Rida Hodges, Shantell Hicks, Brian Culley-Tatum, Mercedes Collopy and Taimane Walls were honored last week at Righ East High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– These Rich East Rockets’ seniors and “Best Friends Forever” are among 85 students honored last week at a special awards ceremony[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephan O’Neal, a student at Rich East High School, described by school officials as a standout athlete, signed a letter-of-intent last week to play football at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. With O’Neal at the signing in Park Forest are his parents, Charles and Felicia. (Photo Supplied)

Fire Chief Robert Wilcox Firefighter/Paramedic Joseph Gray with the Firefighter of the Year Award. (Photo: ENWESPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Firefighter/Paramedic Joseph Gray was honored as Park Forest Firefighter of the Year at an awards ceremony at last week’s Village Board meeting. Fire Chief Robert Wilcox and administrative members of the[Read More…]