University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Welcome Days at Governors State University not only welcome new and returning students to the Winter 2009 trimester, they also provide the members of the surrounding community and GSU students, faculty, and staff access to important services and information. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will[Read More…]

Prairie State College employees recently held a food drive for Respond Now of Chicago Heights. Pictured (left to right) are Mildred Lopez (Chicago Heights), Randy Wilson (Crete), and Sean Smith (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers hundreds of non-credit classes for a variety of interests[Read More…]

Kuba Mwoom Mask with sheet copper, cowrie shells, and beads from the Art of the Kuba exhibit at Governors State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Art of the Kuba exhibit at Governors State University’s Visual Arts Gallery will bring the intricate artwork of the Kuba to the South[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second weekend in a row, the Marian Catholic Forensic team captured first place at the Oaklaus Santaburg Tournament held at Oak Lawn Community High School on Dec. 13. Event champions from Marian included Joe Wlos in Extemporaneous Speaking and Jon Williamsen with partner Chris Skurka[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Welcome to 2009 — and to the era of First Amendment 3.0. First Amendment 1.0 was the time of origination, when the Founders debated, discussed and eventually created in 1791 a statement — the first 45[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest Fire Department reminds residents to put safety first this winter when heating your home. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires each year. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following are some important safety tips to remember: When[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police are seeking information regarding an alleged robbery at gunpoint that was reported in the early morning hours on Monday, December 22. A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman told police that they were sitting in a vehicle parked in front of a residence on Illinois Street[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)– As a benefit for the Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s capital drive fund, we will sponsor a performance of "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Illinois Theater Center. The play is derived from the collected works of Lorraine[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area invites the public to a winter social to help empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. Thursday January 8, 2009, the LWVPFA will host a social/fundraising event being held at the Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367[Read More…]