Bryce Johnsen of Park Forest addresses an October 2007 meeting of the PSC Board. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees recently presented three community service awards to recognize outstanding community members. Cheryl Roop, of the Jones Memorial Community Center, and the S.T.A.R.S. (Students[Read More…]
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GSU’s Stevenson Wins Curator’s Choice Award
Jeff Stevenson of GSU was awarded the ’s Choice Award. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Not only will the art of Flossmoor resident Jeff Stevenson be showcased at the 11th Annual “Chicago Art Open” this October, but Stevenson was also awarded the Curator’s Choice Award from among 300 artists participating[Read More…]
House Ransacked During Indianwood Burglary
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Indianwood Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. on September 4 to investigate a report of burglary. A family member stopping by to check on the house noticed that the kitchen window had been shattered and the rear[Read More…]
Lincoln Highway Talk cancelled, Annual Meeting Goes On
Just a quick note to let readers know, Cynthia Ogorek, who was to speak today (Sunday, Sept. 14.) on her new book, "The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago," has had to cancel due to water in her basement and the difficulty in getting around the South Suburbs. The Park Forest Historical[Read More…]
Senator Barack Obama Reaches Out To LGBT Community
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Window Media LLC, the nation’s largest gay publishing group announced today that the Washington Blade has landed an exclusive interview with Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama—offering the LGBT community an insider’s look at the senator’s positions on important issues, such as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” DOMA, ENDA, hate[Read More…]
Park Forest Loses Pioneer and Dedicated Public Servant
Tribute to Robert A. Dinerstein By: Jane Nicoll Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On August 30, 2008, Robert A. Dinerstein died in his home in Minneapolis. Robert and Mary Dinerstein moved into the second court occupied in Park Forest in October 1948. In 1998, they moved to Minneapolis to be near their[Read More…]
Tall Grass Film Series Returns with Persepolis
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After a hiatus of nearly a year, Tall Grass Arts Association will kick-off its art film series on September 14 with the film Persepolis. The film will be shown at the Marcus Theatre Chicago Heights at 6:30 p.m. Series tickets are $25. They are available at the[Read More…]
Come Dance for Peace at the UUCC
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Every month, the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) of Park Forest holds Dances of Universal Peace. These dances are circle, meditative, spiritual practices that use the mantras of all world religions. This month’s session will be held on September 21, 2008, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at[Read More…]
Kiwanis Readies Pankatron for 57th Pancake Day
A volunteer works the Pankatron at the 2007 Kiwanis Pancake Day. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest is preparing to assemble the mighty Pankatron again. Five years ago Kiwanis reports began paying laborers to help them assemble the device that can cook and conveyor[Read More…]
To The Editor – September 8, 2008
Appreciates Downtown Mural We would like to congratulate the Village of Park Forest and Jesus Rodriguez on the beautiful mural painted on the ITC and Tall Grass buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to our village, depicting our energetic diversity and love of the arts. We would say the exquisite and[Read More…]
