John Joyce and Rob Gunther of Park Forest’s Recreation and Parks Department discuss the demise of ash trees in the village. (Photo: VOPF Video – below) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hundreds of dying trees under attack by an invasive insect are being removed. The Emerald Ash Borer, responsible for the death[Read More…]
Day: August 15, 2011
FDR and Obama: Different Men, Different Challenges, Different Times
Commentary By Walter Falk Recently, more and more Democrats have bemoaned what they consider Obama’s lack of leadership and his failure to speak out more vigorously and to denounce Wall Street and Republicans for their sins, past and present. These critics also complain that Obama has failed to explain plainly[Read More…]
Rich East High School Honors 4th Quarter 2010-11 Scholars
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School released the 4th quarter honor roll for the 2010-11 school year. With the 2011-12 school year just about to begin, eNews Park Forest congratulates these scholars and hopes this list will inspire others to reach for the gold in the new school year.[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU August 23
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 23, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 15, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: This week a brief report after last week when we "caught up" from a bit of vacation time. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 15, 2011
Kevin Suggs of Tinley Park (left to right), Israel and Mairim Smith of Matteson do a video for Community Relations Director Evelyn Sterling (in purple) at the Wine & Chocolate tasting Saturday in DownTown Park Forest. Over 250 from Park Forest and beyond attended the event. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest,[Read More…]
Sugarland: Your Prayers Needed After Tragedy at Indiana State Fair
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. “I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the[Read More…]
Syria: UN Agency Voices Alarm at Reports of Deadly Assault on Port City of Latakia
LATAKIA–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2011. The United Nations agency helping Palestinian refugees voiced grave concern today at reports that Syrian security forces have fired at a refugee camp in the country’s northern port city of Latakia, killing or injuring a number of camp residents. Media reports indicate that the Syrian military is[Read More…]
At World’s Biggest Refugee Camp, UN Relief Chief Calls For More Aid For Somalis
KENYA–(ENEWSPF)–14 August 2011. The United Nations humanitarian chief today toured the world’s largest refugee camp, telling residents of Dadaab in north-eastern Kenya that the international community must do more to help the large number of famine-stricken Somalis who continue to cross the nearby border to seek aid. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General[Read More…]
ISAF Joins President Karzai in Condemning the Attack in Parwan Province Killing 19
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2011. The International Security Assistance Force joins President Karzai in condemning the IED attacks that killed 19 and wounded 37 today at the Provincial Governor’s compound in Parwan Province. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle borne IED and as many as six other personal borne IEDs were[Read More…]
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