Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- After getting swept at home this past weekend in a big four-game series to the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals, the Cubs (82-75) traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (66-91) with playoff hopes slim-to-none. The Cubs wasted Kyle Hendricks’ no-hit bid in the series opener on[Read More…]
Month: September 2019
GSU to Search for New Prez After Dr. Maimon Announces She Will “Transition” in June 2020
Dr. Elaine Maimon to Transition at End of Current Contract in June 2020 University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a statement issued by the Board of Trustees for Governors State University regarding university President Dr. Elaine P. Maimon’s transition upon the expiration of her contract in June 2020, which she announced[Read More…]
Three Car Accident at Western and Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reader Dan Karwatka sent eNews Park Forest pictures of police and emergency vehicles at the scene of a three-car accident on Monday, September 23. The multi-vehicle crash was at the intersection of Western Avenue and Sauk Trail, a “red zone” if there ever was one for accidents[Read More…]
Find What Fits at PSC During Sept. 28 Open House
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College invites members of the PSC community to find a program that fits in their lives during an Open House event on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Atrium on the college’s main campus, and features, raffles,[Read More…]
Queen of Hearts Raffle at Marian Catholic/Carlos Lorenzetti’s Tops $15K
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts Raffle rolled over again last week when the pot topped $14,100. It now exceeds $15,000. Tickets are available at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Last week’s lucky winner received $100 — but the Queen of Hearts was not revealed. Only[Read More…]
Remembering Village Trustee Robert McCray
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A public memorial gathering for Park Forest Trustee Robert McCray has been scheduled for Thursday, September 26, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street, in Park Forest. McCray, a resident of Park Forest for over 40 years, was first elected as[Read More…]
Park Forest Music Fest and Plaque Dedication with 64th Annual Art Fair
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 64th Annual Park Forest Art Fair takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The finest artists in the Midwest[Read More…]
64th Annual Art Fair This Weekend
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 64th Annual Park Forest Art Fair takes over Downtown Park Forest Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. “We are especially excited that 22 new artists will be participating in the fair,” says Janet Muchnik. “They are coming, primarily, from the Midwest[Read More…]
Despite Public Protests, Contentious SD 227 School Board Still Bedazzled by Lincoln-Way
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the beginning, Tuesday’s meeting of the Rich Township 227 School Board was contentious. In the end, school board members seemed to hear little of the public outcry against bussing students, bedazzled by Lincoln-Way North. The start of the meeting was repeatedly derailed by former board President[Read More…]
ICJIA Seeks Survey Participation from LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Have Experienced Harm
Results will help shape funding priorities to address the community’s service needs across Illinois Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is conducting a survey to gather information on harm and help-seeking experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living in Illinois. Research indicates LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of crime—specifically[Read More…]