Kiwanis volunteers are preparing to once again construct the world-famous Pancatron. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest is hosting its 58th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. under the big tent on Indianwood Blvd. next to the[Read More…]
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Tall Grass Arts Association Prepares for 54th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
The Park Forest Art Fair is right around the corner. (GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Tall Grass Arts Association is busy preparing for the 54th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13. between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The weekend events will[Read More…]
Help Support Park Forest Baseball by Grocery Shopping
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball will be participating in the Shop and Share program at Illinois Jewel/Osco stores to raise funds for the program. Beginning Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 10, anyone who shops at Jewel/Osco stores can turn in the league’s coupon and PFBB will receive a[Read More…]
Bill Introduced In Senate To Ban Workplace Discrimination Based On Gender Identity and Sexual
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2009. A bill was introduced in the Senate today that would make workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), would become the first-ever federal ban on employment discrimination of LBGT people in most workplaces.[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Colt Season Comes To A Close
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball’s Colt team moved on to the Regional level of the Pony National Tournament after winning the Regional level play hosted by Park Forest the week of July 13th at Rich East High School. Their first opponent was Homer Glen. PF scored quickly in their[Read More…]
HRC Calls on the LGBT Community and Allies to Participate in National, Grassroots Push to Lobby Congress Face-to-Face
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today launched a national, grassroots campaign called “No Excuses” to demand action from Congress on key issues of equality. Designed to take advantage of the congressional summer recess, when members are in[Read More…]
Harvey Milk, Billie Jean King, Sen. Edward Kennedy to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded the announcement by President Barack Obama naming Harvey Milk, Billie Jean King, Sen. Edward Kennedy as recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The HRC Religion and Faith Program[Read More…]
Na’ama Rose Dance Center, Sambiatico, at Main Street Nights Tonight
Sambiatico and the Na’ama Rose Dance Center perform tonight in Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grab a blanket, pack a snack and position yourself in the Park Forest DownTown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for seven FREE nights of entertainment. Refreshments will be sold. Performances last approximately[Read More…]
Coyotes Roam Park Forest; Watch Small Pets
A coyote in Yosemite. (Stock.xchng) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several residents have reported seeing a pack of 3 coyotes in the west part of Park Forest near the border of Richton Park. Since the coyote is a very intelligent and adaptable animal, it is not unusual to spot them in urban[Read More…]
Chicago to Host National Urban League’s Path To Power
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Urban League gears up this week to host the National Urban League Conference at the McCormick Place Convention Center. The conference is held from Wednesday, July 29th through Saturday, August 1st. This is the first time the conference is being held in Chicago in over 30[Read More…]
