ABOARD A MILIARY AIRCRAFT–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2009 – A day after President Barack Obama reaffirmed his pledge to overturn the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he has Defense Department lawyers exploring ways to make it more flexible until the law is changed. The[Read More…]
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Running Club’s Cruise Ready to Heat Up Streets
Runners line up on Westgate near Forest Trail Middle School for a recent running of the PFRPC’sMidwinter Cruise. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you feeling the winter blahs? Are you looking for a local fun running or walking event in your area? Do you like pancakes? If you answered[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Nurses Club meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through May at 7:30 pm at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N.Orchard,corner of Lincoln Hwy. and Orchard Dr. We began the 2011-12 year with our annual smorgasbord September 15. Our guest speaker , Etel[Read More…]
Boonsom ‘Lipstick Lady’ Hartman – 150 Marathons And Counting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— In 2003, Park Forest Running and Pancake Club member Boonsom Hartman reached a plateau few runners ever achieve: running a marathon in every state, plus Washington D.C. She reached this goal in 11 years. It took her just 3½ years to do it all again. Last month,[Read More…]
The Buzz About Eating Cicadas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Taking an afternoon stroll down almost any street in Park Forest, it’s almost impossible to miss the sometimes deafening buzz of the cicadas. Hearing reports that some in the area might be dining on the flying critters, a.k.a. periodical cicadas, eNews Park Forest sought some local expert[Read More…]
The Bonsai Creations of Mark Reed
Mr. Mark Reed, Bonsai artist. (Photo: Mark Reed) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mark Reed might better be known to Park Foresters as “The man with the Chinese house,” as he calls it, but he’s taken up the design and creation of bonsai trees. His trees may be not be alive, but each[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department News
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department itself is news to many people. Established in 1952, this community health nursing service provides both clinic and in home services. With one phone call and for no fee, you can receive an answer to your health related question from a professional[Read More…]
Summit — Public Meeting
Sunday November 5 the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host the First Summit of area leaders at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Refreshments will be served at 2:45 pm before the meeting from 3 to 5 pm. Citizens will have an opportunity to[Read More…]
