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World War II Wives Speak Sunday Nov. 9

Just a reminder that the Park Forest Historical Society’s program, "Up Front and At Home," will be Sunday November 9 at 2:30 p.m at the Park Forest Public Library.  Six wives of World War II veterans will be speaking on life on the Home Front. See the Park Forest Historical[Read More…]

Free E-book Helps Parents Talk to Kids About Gangs

(PRWEB) November 7, 2008 — Working as a prosecutor for over seven years, the last two supervising a juvenile delinquency unit in one of the largest cities in New York State, few things surprise Carl A. Bartol, MPA, Esq. anymore when it comes to youth gang violence. Knowing that preventing[Read More…]

Marian to Perform Fall Play ‘Ruthless’ This Weekend

Jaime Patriarca of Park Forest and Chris Skurka of Hammond. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Marian Catholic High School will perform its fall play this weekend in the Croarkin Theatre, including 7:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

PSC Trustee Candidacy Petitions Available

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Candidacy petitions for two, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, Room 2270, located on PSC’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The election will be[Read More…]

Non-Partisan Committee To Meet on Rule Changes

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest (NPC) has scheduled a special membership meeting for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13 at the Park Forest Village Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to consider changing the rules for participation in candidate forums for candidates for[Read More…]

John McCain’s Concession Speech – Nov. 4, 2008

With Video Arizona–(ENEWSPF)– Thank you. Thank you, my friends. Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona evening. My friends, we have — we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly. A little while ago, I had[Read More…]

Barack Obama’s Election Night Speech – With Video

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It’s the answer[Read More…]

Park Forest Celebrates Halloween

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Safe Halloween 2008 Photo Gallery Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Many children and parents turned out to the Annual Safe Trick or Treat and Costume Contest in Downtown Park Forest on Friday, October 31st. Parents and kids alike enjoyed plenty of candy, great company and great costumes. Bags began[Read More…]

Iraq: The Cost of Slumber

By: Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t Long before I discovered the mysterious mix of pain and relief that writing from the heart brings, I was pursuing a Masters in English Literature at Central Washington University in the small town of Ellensburg, Washington. I was broke,[Read More…]

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