Month: July 2007

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ITC Presents Tony Winning Musical “Urinetown”

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— In 1999, a little show with the unlikely title of “URINETOWN – the Musical” made its debut as part of the New York International Fringe Festival, where avant-garde works with strange titles are the norm.  Two years later, it was the toast of Broadway, winning two Tony[Read More…]

Fire Department Urges Safety First for 4th of July

The sign outside the Park Forest Fire Station warns, "Skin burns at 150 degrees, a sparkler burns at 1800 degrees. Is it worth the risk?" Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— In 2005, the U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 10,800 people for fireworks related injuries, according to data from the National[Read More…]

Fly the Colors, Park Forest!

The "South Tower Flag" is one of only two American flags recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center. (PRNewsFoto) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— This Wednesday is the 4th of July. The Village of Park Forest parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. forming on N. Orchard just north of the[Read More…]

Letters to the Editor – July 2, 2007

Mother Says, "Thanks" As the mother of Wounded Soldier, Sgt. Daniel Casara I want to express my heartfelt appreciation on the wonderful article that was done on Danny (One Soldier's Story – Sgt. Daniel Casara, June 2, 2007). I have seen such a remarkable healing from the first time I[Read More…]

Did Student-Speech Rights Go Up In Smoke?

By David L. Hudson Jr. First Amendment scholar With a stroke of the powerful pen of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., the U.S. Supreme Court limited student-speech rights this week, creating another exception to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, its landmark 1969 First Amendment decision in[Read More…]

Attempted Holdup With Nail Clippers

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest police were dispatched to a business in the 2300 block of Western Ave. on June 25 to investigate a suspicious person complaint. According to the report, as officers arrived on the scene, they observed a “highly intoxicated” man with black paint on his face, later identified[Read More…]

Police Report – July 2, 2007

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[Read More…]

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Faso’s Pizza Closes Doors

Faso's Pizza served its last customer June 29th after 36 years in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Faso’s Pizza, 208 Blackhawk Drive, spent their last day in Park Forest June 29 after being in operation for 36 years. On May 1, owner’s of the building in 200 block[Read More…]

Volunteers Get Dirty for Rain Garden Installation

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Saturday, June 30th The Rain Garden Network helped install a Rain Garden at the Tennis and Health Club with various volunteers. After attending a presentation for the Village of Park Forest done by the Rain Garden Network last fall, the Environmental Conservation Commission became interested and began[Read More…]

Board Bids Barbara Moore Farewell, Passes Budget

Members of the Rich East Gay Straight Alliance lead the Village Board in the Pledge of Allegiance at the board's Monday, June 25 meeting, prior to the board honoring Barbara Moore. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Board of Trustees said goodbye to long time village employee Barbara[Read More…]

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