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Obama versus Clinton

I have been wavering for weeks about the decision of whether to vote for Obama or Clinton in the upcoming Super Tuesday primary February 5th. Two developments have moved me decisively into the Obama camp: the now near-certainty that McCain will be the Republican nominee and the way the Democratic[Read More…]

Public Works Facing Road Salt Shortage

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— With another winter storm hitting the area, the Park Forest Department of Public Works is dealing with an almost depleted supply of road salt. In the face of a state-wide shortage of salt, the approximate 200 tons Park Forest has left is about enough to cover its[Read More…]

ITC Presents Solo Play ‘Neat’

The Illinois Theater Center will present ‘NEAT’ starring Inda Craig-Galvan. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will celebrate Black History Month with the presentation of “NEAT”, an autobiographical one-woman show written by Charlayne Woodard and performed by actress Inda Craig-Galvan. The show runs for[Read More…]

Today Last Day for Early Voting

 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thursday, January 31, 2008 is the last day for early voting in the February 5 Illinois Primary. Village Hall serves as one of 44 sites in Cook County and one of 28 sites in Will County where registered voters can participate. Any registered voter is eligible to[Read More…]

Black History Film Festival Begins Friday

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations has planned one of the most exciting, creative, and informative Black History Month events in the Chicago area celebrating Black Filmmakers. The Month’s activities will consist of “Fridays in February” Black Film Series at Eagle Movie Theater. On February 16,[Read More…]

League of Women Voters Poll Reporting

Poll Watching Project Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area is participating in a poll reporting project for the February 5, 2008, primary election.  For this project, sponsored by the Cook County League, the 16 local leagues of which it is comprised have been[Read More…]

Marian Sophomores Receive Class Rings

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School celebrated its annual sophomore Mass with the blessing of class rings on Sunday. Jessica Kekeis (left, St. John, IN) and Victoria Gonzalez (Park Forest), display rings. (Photo supplied)  

1950s House Museum in the News

In case you did not catch it–the article ran Sunday, February 3, 2008 on the front page of the Metro section.  Joel Hood did a great job writing it and John Smierciak did a great set of photos and video.  It does not say you can go to the website,[Read More…]

1950s Museum Grand Opening

On Saturday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the 1950s Park Forest House Museum will hold a Grand Re-Opening Open House. We hope people will take this opportunity to come celebrate with us, and to see the museum for free!  There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. [Read More…]

Voters Will Decide If Political Attacks Are Too Rough

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center A political “smack-down” was how one cable network talk show described the most recent Democratic candidates’ televised debate — more the parlance of pro wrestling than national politics. In a spirited exchange, Sen. Barack Obama slammed Sen. Hillary Clinton’s[Read More…]

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