Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is issuing a warning to residents regarding a phony grants scheme. Potential victims throughout Northern Illinois are each receiving checks totaling nearly three thousand dollars as part of a grant they allegedly have been awarded for fifty thousand dollars.[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. According to a recent study released by the BBB over 8.4 million people became a victim of identity theft in 2006. In that same year the economic loss was a staggering 49.3 billion dollars! Fortunately, while not completely[Read More…]

Scammers pose as grandchildren to dupe unsuspecting grandparents Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Better Business Bureau is warning senior citizens to be aware of an emerging telephone scam that is preying on grandparents nationwide. BBB has recently received reports about grandparents from California to New Hampshire who thought they were aiding their[Read More…]

A Will County Forest Preserve Police vehicle parked at the edge of a wooded area Thursday. Police tape marks the beginning of a trail to where the body was found. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Updated October 12, 2008, at 12:20 a.m. Will County , IL–(ENEWSPF)– An individual walking through a Forest Preserve[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Today’s families face economic and social pressures as well communication difficulties that frequently disrupt family unity and the ability to cope. Frequently, one of the most important tools needed to understand and cope with these issues is family counseling. Unfortunately, families often do not know how to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The second film in the Tall Grass Film Series which will be screened at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights this Sunday, October 12th at 6:30p.m. Tickets at the door are available for $7.25. The film, Paranoid Park takes place in and around the real "Paranoid Park"[Read More…]

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…]