Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Park Forest trustee Steve Campbell has passed. Campbell was a local businessman who owned Campbell Furniture and Bingo City in the Norwood Square Shopping Center on Western Avenue in Park Forest for several years. Subsequent to that, Campbell served on the Park Forest Cable Commission before[Read More…]
Month: November 2019
Exclusive: Source Alleges One of Friday’s Presidential Pardons Frees a “Cold-blooded Murderer”
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an exclusive to eNews Park Forest, a trusted source with first-hand information about one of the men pardoned by President Trump Friday called the actions taken by the president “infuriating” and alleged that one of the men pardoned, a former Army lieutenant, was a “cold-blooded murderer.”[Read More…]
Park Forest Tax Levy to Rise a Bit, or Much More Than a Bit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- How much will Village taxes increase in Park Forest with the next levy? The tax levy could increase modestly, or Park Foresters could see the highest tax levy increase in almost a decade — not exactly in line with campaign promises during the last election. Board members[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Queen of Hearts at Carlos Lorenzetti’s Now Tops $27,000; Drawing Tonight.
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts Raffle now tops $27,000. The 50/50 raffle has been rolling on and building for months. The Queen remains hidden. The next drawing is tonight at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Only those who buy tickets this week have a chance[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School to Host Second Open House
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will hold its second Open House on Sunday, November 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event, open to the public, is especially intended for prospective 7th and 8th-grade students and parents who are considering choosing Marian Catholic for their children’s education. Administrators, faculty, staff,[Read More…]
Drama Group Prepares for TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol
The Drama Group continues its 89th season with the raucous, “not your grandfathers’ TARTUFFE!” political satire comedy “TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol,” adapted by Robert Caisley and directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on December 6, 7, 12, 13 &[Read More…]
Wild Turkeys Take a Bold Stroll in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shave close to Thanksgiving a dozen wild turkeys took a bold stroll in the back yard of Park Forest resident Javier Chavira. “Wild turkeys! 12 of them just came to our bird feeder… ’tis the season!” Mr. Chavira exclaimed in a Facebook post that he shared[Read More…]
U.S. House Takes First Major Congressional Action on America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis with Rep. Kelly’s Bill
Passes bipartisan legislation to incentivize state-level Medicaid expansion to the entire postpartum period and invest in maternal-specific public health Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. House of Representative Health Subcommittee marked up and advanced two bills Wednesday aimed at ending America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. The first measure, the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS)[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Announces Launch of Southland Development Authority
New initiative to grow economy in south suburbs and promote large-scale investments Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined Wednesday by business, philanthropic and community leaders for the launch of the Southland Development Authority (SDA), a new vehicle designed to grow the south suburban economy and promote[Read More…]
Governors State Celebrates Crowns on November 16 and 17
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When the curtain rises for “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” at Governors State University on Nov. 16-17, it will fill the Center for Performing Arts with music and dance that celebrate black history and culture. It will also resonate with students who have explored its themes in special classroom projects this semester[Read More…]