Mike Krull, Technical Director at the Center for Performing Arts, and Center Executive Director Burt Dikelsky adjust the new, energy efficient lights that will illuminate the stage. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– One of the last things a performer thinks about when taking the stage is whether the lights illuminating[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, now located at 141 Forest Blvd (at the corner of Forest and Fir) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering a coupon for two for the price of one admission, valid through October 31, 2008. The society is inviting the public[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame through December 15, 2008. The official form which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard and in the lobby of Village Hall. Members[Read More…]

First off, I bet you were wondering what happened to car talk.  Well, honestly, I have been very busy with my classes this semester at my new school.  I am still trying to find my bearings.  Anyway, I still will continue my car talk blogs as well as writing car[Read More…]

To the Editor: On behalf of the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area, I wish to thank everyone involved in making our 25th annual House Tour a success. The committee of Barbara Moore, chair; Kim Elmore-Perkins, co-chair; Sandi Black, Penny Shnay, Mary Truss, and Sharon McGuire did[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director A Pennsylvania eighth-grader recently learned a hard lesson: At least one federal judge says school officials can reach off-campus and into cyberspace and the home to punish what the court agreed was a “vulgar and lewd”[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With approximately one in six people experiencing some sort of significant depression at some point in life, it has become very important that the symptoms are recognized and treated. As part of National Depression Screening Week, the Academic Resource Center’s Counseling Center at Governors State University will[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– What do 350 million year old sea monsters, earrings made from tree sap, and purple crystal’s the size of a fist have in common? They will all be on display at Prairie State College’s (PSC) annual Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show. The show will be held on[Read More…]

Lt. Cpl. Brian Wiley with Mayor John Ostenburg and Judith Lancaster is recognized in September 2007. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking the names and addresses of local military personnel currently serving overseas, to receive packaged donations from Park Forest residents. If you[Read More…]

School District 163. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The School District 163 Board of Education will meet as a Finance Committee, Monday, October 6, 2008 at the District Office, 242 SouthOrchard Drive, Park Forest, IL60466. The meeting will be held in the Board Room and will be called to[Read More…]