University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. Governors State University (GSU) will present the transformation of the university at an undergraduate Open House on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the innovative freshmen academic program, recently renovated science, health science and technology classrooms and labs, and the[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Groups from Thirteen Countries Form New ‘International Medical Cannabis Patient Coalition’ to Reform UN Policy
Coalition ratifies declaration this past week in Prague, urging the UN to reclassify cannabis plant for medical use Prague, Czech Republic –(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. Medical cannabis (marijuana) patients from thirteen countries, including those represented by U.S. advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA), established the International Medical Cannabis Patient Coalition[Read More…]
Governors State University Center Presents Acclaimed Dance Theatre Production Addressing Violence
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2015 – Hip-hop and ballet? The music of OutKast and Michael Jackson. The 1920’s and the 1980’s. These odd couples combine to create an undeniably unique performing arts experience –and one with a message about violence. The Cotton Mouth Club, presented by Chicago Dance Crash, brings[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen ‘In Organic We Trust’ on March 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘In Organic We Trust’ on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. ‘In Organic We Trust’ is an eye-opening food documentary that follows Director/Producer Kip[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services; Registration Required by March 23
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading[Read More…]
Woods Music at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Friday, March 27
Celebrate the early spring woods with music South Suburban Dulcimer Society brings their mix of traditional, folk and popular music to Thorn Creek Nature Center’s Woods Music program on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. Come celebrate the early spring woods with music at the[Read More…]
March Into Spring at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Registration Required by Friday, March 27 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2015. Shed off winter and enjoy a march into the woods to look for signs of springtime on the “March into Spring Hike” Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. We’ll search for[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Faith: Classical Violin And Piano Recital Announced
April 12th At 2 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Church In Park Forest Park Forest, IL – St. Irenaeus Church will present a classical violin and piano recital on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Pianist Marilyn Bourgeois of Frankfort and violinist Jeanne Bourgeois Swanson of Spokane, WA will perform works[Read More…]
On the Inequity of Community Representation in School District 227
Commentary By Shelia M. Friday As we approach our suburban election on April 7th, it is imperative to consider the district-wide representation on the Rich Township School District 227 Board of Education, or lack thereof. The current Board consists of seven members, three residents from Olympia Fields, three from Matteson[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 12, 2015
A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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[Read More…]