Commentary by Eric Boehlert Pulling a collective Rip Van Winkle, the White House press corps has awakened from its extended nap just in time to aggressively press the new Democratic administration, just as it dogged the last Democratic president during his first days in office back in the 1990s. Conveniently[Read More…]

From Ron Smith.  Enjoy.

Three local authors, Theresa Banks, Diane Martin, and Edjuana Ross, will be talking about their latest works at the Park Forest Public Library on Saturday, January 31st at 2 pm in the Ringering Room.  Books will be available for sale after the presentation.  Come support your local authors!   

PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LA Music Academy (http://www.lamusicacademy.edu), fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, has announced scholarships are available for its vocal, drum, bass and guitar departments, according to the school’s president, Tom Aylesbury. Interested domestic and international students demonstrating exceptional musical talent, ability and enthusiasm can apply[Read More…]

February is a big month for Park Forest History. On February 1 at 12 p.m. we will all be joining the Village of Park Forest celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Park Forest‘s incorporation.  Remember, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, you can find stories and pictures on the[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On February 1st, 1949 the Village of Park Forest was officially incorporated.  60 years later, the vision of pioneers like Philip Klutznick, Nathan Manilow and Carol Sweet have made it possible for over 23,000 people who currently call Park Forest their home and thousands more who once lived in[Read More…]

(Photo: Sam Kittner) Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director WASHINGTON — On his first day in office, President Barack Obama signed a directive to make government records more open to the public, capping an election year in which the First Amendment was[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Over 100 people participated in Prairie State College’s Community Outreach held Monday, January 19, as part of the national initiative for community service. Faculty, staff, students, senior citizens, teenagers, and entire families pitched in to collect and deliver food for Respond Now and toiletry items for PADS.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Matteson School District 162 Board of Education will hold a Sepcial Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room on January 27, 2009. Among the items on the agenda are some dates to remember: January 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m., District Spelling Bee, Huth Middle School January[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Board of Education for School District 163 will meet as an Education Committee, Monday, January 26, 2009, at the District Office, 242 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The meeting will be held in the Board Room and will be called to order at 7:00[Read More…]