Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will begin its new History Lecture Series at 7:00 p.m. February 5. The History Lecture Series will tackle a diverse range of topics that include the Emancipation Proclamation, Voter Suppression, Winston Churchill, and the Chicago Mafia. The first lecture will[Read More…]
Month: January 2019
One Removed, One Withdrew, One Yet Undetermined in Park Forest Mayoral Challenges
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One mayoral candidate was removed from the ballot, one had withdrawn from the election prior to the hearing, and a third chose to have her case continued to next Thursday. The Village of Park Forest Municipal Officers Electoral Board met on January 2, 2019, beginning at 9:30[Read More…]
Work of Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices Continues with Truth and Reconciliation Summit
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lisa Daniels’ son Darren B. Easterling was murdered in Park Forest in July 2012. Ms. Daniels began an initiative to “to honor and heal every person affected by crime, even the perpetrators,” even her son’s killer. The Center, as it is known, the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, will host[Read More…]
GSU Family Development Center Receives $54,000 Donation from University Park Generating Facilities
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- University Park Generating (UPG) facilities recently donated $54,000 to the Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University to improve indoor and outdoor playgrounds and the bicycle track around the center. UPG leaders, already committed to the community, were seeking a greater presence, said Carol Morrison, FDC Executive Director. FDC’s[Read More…]
Now Come the Objectors to Park Forest Mayoral Candidates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has procured and reviewed the specific objections filed against three of the Park Forest mayoral candidates. The objectors, Jonathan H. Newman, and Christine Dupee, have filed objections to the nomination papers of Emma J. Cox, Sean P. Hightower, and Renee Hawthorne. The cases will[Read More…]