DPW Asks Residents and Businesses to Conserve Water on Monday Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The new water tower in Park Forest will go online Monday. Residents might encounter some water service inconveniences. The Department of Public Works (DPW) published an alert to residents Friday. Beginning around 8:00 a.m., a village contractor[Read More…]
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Is the Southland Career & Technical Education Center on Track? District 227 Superintendent Provides Assurances
Candidates for the RTHS District 227 board were asked if they support building Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCTEC).
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2023/24 Season
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Stilian Kirov, is proud to announce its 2023/24 season of seven concerts.
South Holland Master Chorale’s Longtime Sign Interpreter Steps Down
Without singing a note, Gloria Goss-Harris enhanced musical performances by South Holland Master Chorale for much of the past two decades.
Simon Wiesenthal Center, IARSS Partner to Promote Intolerance Education through Essay Contest
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Basic human rights are threatened every day by hatred and intolerance. The internet, social media and constant connectivity through smartphones and similar devices make us more vulnerable than we realize to these threats, especially children. These are two powerful reasons why the Simon Wiesenthal Center, through its innovative[Read More…]
IL House Judiciary Criminal Committee Advances Bill to Protect Children Testifying in Abuse Cases
Dieterich, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A downstate legislator is the primary sponsor of a bill to make remote testimony for victims under 13 years of age the standard practice in alleged abuse cases. The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced the legislation by State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich). House Bill 2607 establishes a[Read More…]
Veterans: Cook County Partners with Rebuilding Together to Repair Your Homes
The $1.25 million program will improve at least 30 veteran-owned homes over two years Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the call for applications for the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs home repair program. The county has a partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago. Cook County[Read More…]
Park Forest Residents Can Take Advantage of Early Voting and Vote By Mail
Residents in Park Forest can take advantage of early voting and voting by mail before the April 4 consolidated election.
April Brings Gardening Tips, Virtual Talks, and Autism Awareness to the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As April brings warmth, the Park Forest Public Library offers two events – one in-person and one virtual – to help patrons with their gardening efforts. On Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m., the library will present Container Garden Secrets. The program covers how to purchase the[Read More…]
School Districts Shine in Black History Performing Arts Showcase
The Black History Performing Arts Showcase, a collaborative effort between a number of local school districts.