Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– There will be a new/prospective member meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area on Saturday February 13 from 10 to 11:30 am at Rich Township, 22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park, IL 60471. For new and prospective members, this is an opportunity to[Read More…]
Month: February 2010
PSC Seeks African-American Professionals to Network with Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At some point in a young man’s life, he has an occasion to wear a necktie. Many young men don’t know how to tie one and perhaps don’t have a male figure in their life to teach them. Prairie State College (PSC) is seeking African-American male professionals,[Read More…]
Silent Auction Hosted by the SSESC
The SSESC’s Silent Auction returns February 14. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold its annual Silent Auction on Sunday, February 14th from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Auction items include rocks, minerals, quartz, shells, books, jewelry[Read More…]
PSC’s Annual Jazz Festival Concert Set For Feb. 19
Orbert Davis (left) and Ed Petersen (right) perform at PSC’s annual Jazz Fest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The south suburbs premier jazz concert featuring some of the nation’s top jazz artists returns to Prairie State College (PSC). The 22nd annual Jazz Fest will be held on Friday, February 19[Read More…]
Tax Tips – Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On January 22, the IRS enacted a special tax relief provision that allows some taxpayers who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti, to claim the donations on their 2009 tax returns. To qualify for this tax relief, taxpayers must itemize their deductions on their 2009[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 1, 2010
Dr. Blondean Davis, Superintendent of School District 162, makes a presentation to the Village Board regarding the proposed charter school. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2010. At 7:30 AM EST on Tuesday, February 2 in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil will emerge while observers anxiously look to see if his[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for February 1, 2010
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 other[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Presents ‘Something Jazzy’
"Something Jazzy" is coming to Tall Grass in February.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association will present an invitational exhibit entitled "Something Jazzy,” beginning Friday, February 12 and running through April 11, 2010. The exhibit was designed to showcase artists whose work interprets the spirit of jazz.[Read More…]