Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest opens its 35th season on Friday, September 24 with Eugene O’Neill’s drama ANNA CHRISTIE. This true American Classic runs through Sunday, October 10. ANNA CHRISTIE tells the tale of Swedish-born Anna, who grew up in Minnesota with her late mother’s[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2010.  To celebrate “It’s Our River Day,” the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will offer free fishing at state parks on Saturday, September 18.  On this day, anyone may fish without a sport fishing license, inland trout stamp or salmon stamp. “We hope events like ‘It’s[Read More…]

These lovely ladies enjoyed an afternoon of fun and fundraising at Sertoma Centres’ first “Queen of Hearts“Ladies’ Card & Game Party last October. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The “Queen of Hearts” Annual Ladies Card & Game Party will be a wonderful afternoon of social gaming and dining on Friday, October[Read More…]

Tacoma, Washington—(ENEWSPF)–September 13 – The landmark case of Major Margaret Witt, a decorated U.S. Air Force flight nurse dismissed under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, goes to trial today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma. The ACLU of Washington is representing Maj. Witt in challenging her discharge. The trial[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The History of the Holiday Theater will be the program at the Park Forest Historical Society annual meeting on Sunday September 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Park Forest Village Hall Board Meeting Room, 350 Victory Drive. Jack and Becky Mallers Black[Read More…]

Frankfort, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In preparation for an article that will be published later, I am posting video from Friday prayers at the American Islamic Association in Frankfort, IL. The Imam reciting is Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed. His bio from the AIA’s Web site reads: Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed was born and raised in[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010.   Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents.  These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down through generations.  On National Grandparents Day, we honor[Read More…]

From the Chicago Sun-Times: A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of gay and lesbians. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government’s "don’t ask,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2010.  The Park Forest Nurses Club will hold its annual smorgasbord on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). Guest speaker, Lois Roelofs, PhD, RN., Professor Emerita, Trinity Christian College, will discuss[Read More…]