Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County Clerk David Orr released the following statement Tuesday, "Due to the unprecedented situation involving the arrest of Gov. Blagojevich, I’m calling on legislative leaders to act swiftly regarding remedies to fill President Elect Obama’s U.S. Senate seat. There are grave financial ramifications; literally tens of[Read More…]

The Chicago Tribune has the news: A source said today that Gov. Rod Blagojevich was taken into federal custody at his North Side home this morning. The U.S. attorney’s office would not confirm the information. A Blagojevich spokesman said he was unaware of the development. “Haven’t heard anything – you are[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) of the Surface Transportation Board announced the completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) regarding the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E Railroad by Canadian National Railway and Grand Trunk Corporation. The Final EIS advises no mitigation for the Park[Read More…]

Nate Bodnar (Highland, IN) reads on Monday during Marian Catholic High School’s all-school Liturgy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With a total of 404 points, the Marian Catholic Forensic team placed first overall at Thornridge High School ’s annual Tree Tournament, topping runner-up Oak Lawn by four points. Marian had[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join us for a night of beautiful music as Freedom Hall presents “Cherish the Ladies” in the intimate 330 -seat Nathan Manilow theatre in Park Forest . Whether they are singing traditional Irish melodies and carols like "The Holly and the Berry " and "The Wexford Carol"[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Last time out, I addressed the fallout from the passage of Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that bans same-sex marriage in California. Both sides, I argued, need to rethink their strategy of harsh attacks before the[Read More…]

(PHOTO ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the Illinois School Climate: Chage in Action, or C2.I.A. Club, addressed the Environment Commission last week, sharing their plan to help residents light up their homes for less this winter. The students read a prepared statement to members of the commission, "As one[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery will host an exhibit of its gallery artists entitled “Winter Solstice” from Friday, December 12, 2008 through Saturday, January 17, 2009. The opening reception is December 12, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Winter Solstice is defined as[Read More…]

Children admire a Christmas tree at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: 2008 Tree Lighting Ceremony Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A chilled crowd warmed up to the holiday season Saturday on the Village Green Saturday afternoon as Park Forest hosted its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Students[Read More…]

State Sen. Maggie Crotty, Toi Hutchinson, Rep. George Scully and Village Manager Tom Mick at the Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Property taxes, pensions, revenue sharing, and more Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board hosted a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday in Village Hall. State Representatives George Scully[Read More…]