Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Join Gold Record, Grammy nominated artist Dave Rudolf to celebrate the release of his new album ‘British Reinvasion,’ his 35th album which includes songs of the Beatles, the Who, the Rolling Stones and more. Joining Dave will be keyboardist extraordinaire, John Chorney,[Read More…]
Month: January 2018
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 28, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Do you enjoy going to the theater, but hate paying exorbitant prices for tickets and parking? One of Park Forest’s finest entertainment venues, Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, has some upcoming events that offer something for everyone with very reasonable ticket prices and free parking. On Friday,[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor Participates In ‘State of the County’ Event
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest released a statement indicating that he represented the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA) at the “State of the County Community Breakfast” held at Nehemiah Christian Center in Harvey on January 26. The event was sponsored by Cook County[Read More…]
Indiana Man Indicted on Federal Kidnapping Charge for Allegedly Abducting a Child in Calumet City (Video)
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018. An Indiana man has been indicted on a federal kidnapping charge for allegedly abducting a child from a Calumet City street in broad daylight last month. On Dec. 20, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m., BRYAN PROTHO grabbed the child as she walked on the sidewalk near[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CTA Announce Preferred Alignment for Red Line Extension to 130th Street
Expanded rail service to the Far South Side of Chicago will improve access to jobs and opportunity, promote economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that the agency has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE)—a project that[Read More…]
Sen. Duckworth & Rep. Schakowsky Introduce First-Ever Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women’s Health Research Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), along with 27 of their Senate and House colleagues, introduced a resolution to designate January 25th, 2018, as Women’s Health Research Day. Women’s Health Research Day recognizes the need to increase awareness of[Read More…]
Park Forest Wins Best Tasting Water Award in Regional Competition
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Park Forest has the best tasting water in Chicago’s south suburbs according to the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA). Taste Contest Chair Chuck Lawrence presented Park Forest’s Chief Water Plant Operator David Vavrek with the award following the competition held in Orland Park[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg Named Panelist at February Housing Conference
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest will serve on a panel discussing the topic “Clean It or Lien It: Dealing with Vacant and Blighted Properties” as part of the 2018 Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing February 21 and 22 at Chicago’s Hyatt Regency Hotel.[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Legendary Music Program
VIVID 2018 gala and performances to mark two major milestones for Chicago College of Performing Arts CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) will mark 150 years of its music conservatory and the 20th anniversary of its theatre conservatory on March 14 at the University’s Auditorium[Read More…]
Johns Hopkins Scientist Proposes New Definition of a Planet
MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 By: Phil Sneiderman Pluto hogs the spotlight in the continuing scientific debate over what is and what is not a planet, but a less conspicuous argument rages on about the planetary status of massive objects outside our solar system. The dispute is not just about semantics, as[Read More…]