The Park Forest Public Library is offering adult winter reading. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you looking for something to do this winter? Try some Cozy Reading! Sign up for Adult Winter Reading, running January 12 – February 21. Prizes are awarded for 1, 4, and 8 books read. [Read More…]
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Rep. Riley Meets with Constituents
Jim Settles (right) of Park Forest asks Rep. Al Riley a question Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. Al Riley conducted a meeting for constituents Saturday at Olympia Fields Village Hall. During the meeting, Riley fielded questions on a wide variety of issues, including property tax reform, school[Read More…]
BBB Advice on Drawing in Customers for Holidays
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All indications are that consumers will be very careful about their spending this holiday season and will be more vigilant than in recent years in their hunt for bargains and deals. In expectation of weak sales in the coming months, it’s up to retailers to develop creative ways[Read More…]
Physics Graffiti at Marian Catholic
Story updated December 17, 2008, 8:49 a.m. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School Science teacher Bill Feimer displays his “Physics Graffiti” that students created by brainstorming. What is Physics Graffiti? According to Feimer, it’s something that just happened when students were reviewing for the school’s upcoming final exams, "To[Read More…]
Running Club’s Cruise Ready to Heat Up Streets
Runners line up on Westgate near Forest Trail Middle School for a recent running of the PFRPC’sMidwinter Cruise. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you feeling the winter blahs? Are you looking for a local fun running or walking event in your area? Do you like pancakes? If you answered[Read More…]
Registration Continues at Prairie State
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students can earn an associate’s degree at Prairie State College (PSC), allowing them to transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a degree or certificate to begin a career immediately. Registration is underway for the spring 2009 semester, which begins January 20. New and current[Read More…]
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan of St. Irenaeus in St. James Hospice
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan at a 2008 Blessing of the Animals. (Photo: Photobucket) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Father Daniel O’Sullivan is reported to be in Hospice care at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. According to parishioners who have visited with him, his situation does not look good, and it is only[Read More…]
Three Officers Join PFPD via Lateral Recruitment Process
Officer David Habecker (hand raised) is sworn in by Village Clerk Sheila McGann. His father stands to his right. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Clerk Sheila McGann swore in three officers for the Park Forest Police Department at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. The officers come to the village[Read More…]
First Amendment Anniversary Finds Press in Sea Change
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As the First Amendment marks its 217th anniversary on Dec. 15, here’s a quick look at where our basic freedoms stand — starting with a free press: As 2008 ends, most newspapers are shrinking dramatically in[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – December 15, 2008
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…]
