Be sure to read about the Park Forest Historical Society’s November 9, 2008 program, "Up Front and At Home," which will be held at the Park Forest Public Library, at 2:30 p.m.  Note:  this is not our usual meeting location.  This year, for the first time, wives of  World War[Read More…]

The New York Times reports former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell has endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States in an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”  No doubt Republican-leaning moderator Tom Brokaw was flummoxed by Powell’s decision, but this will be seen as a strong belief[Read More…]

Have you noticed how ugly, dangerous, and toxic this campaign is getting?  If you have not noticed by now, it almost seems like we took a step back in time, or we are stuck in a time warp. I say this because at some of the campaign rallies, (mainly McCain’s)[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A committee organized by the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area (LWVPFA) has been studying the issue of an individual holding two public offices simultaneously for the last year.   The study began last November with a speaker from the Opinion Bureau of the Office of the Illinois[Read More…]

Park Forest resident Kenneth Thomas casts his ballot in Village Hall Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Updated October 17 at 10:40 a.m. Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Officials in Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office report seeing an explosive jump in the number of early voters compared to last February’s primary election. The same[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— It’s not often you find someone able to combine a passion with a career. But in Dr. Leslie Tischauser’s case, that is exactly what he has done. Tischauser, a history professor at Prairie State College, also is the author of four history books tracing racial issues in[Read More…]

Crestwood, IL—(ENEWSPF)—  Commissioner Joan Murphy’s office issued the following statement this week: The Illinois Army National Guard, Battery B. Second Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery soldiers have been deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. These proud soldiers and their families live in Cook County and surrounding areas. Cook County Commissioner[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Dept. of Natural Science at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street , Chicago Heights, IL, will host the 39th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th. This free annual event will be held[Read More…]

Blog Commentary  Absolutely hilarious. Jon Stewart’s take on the presidential campaign, and in particular the second debate. (Caution: There’s some language here some may find objectionable.  It is Comedy Central, after all.)

Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU on November 19, 2008. Get application here . (Graphic: ENEWSWPF from GSU flier) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host an Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on November 19, 2008. This is an all day FREE event that will feature a variety of presentations[Read More…]