Serving a Great American City, Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sisters Working It Out, a breast cancer awareness and support organization, will hold its First Annual 5K Walk, on April 30, at the former Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. According to Beulah Brent, CEO of Sisters Working It Out, the proceeds from the[Read More…]
Inspiring action through art, discussion, and education Saturday, March 26, 2022 University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts invites community members to preview a brand-new drama on March 26, ‘RED SUMMER’, which will premiere on the Center’s stage in September 2022. ‘Beyond Conversation: Red Summer’ gives community members an[Read More…]
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19, the CDC reports. No currently available test can reliably determine if you are protected after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Get vaccinated! Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from infection with the[Read More…]
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is hosting a first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride event Saturday at Dining on the Green. The event is free and includes an open mic, a DJ, appetizers, and wine & chocolate. Billed as an “indoor/outdoor” event, the Community Relations and LGBTQ Committee planned this[Read More…]
Yet transmission-risk misunderstandings persist, finds large NIH-supported study. Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Extensive evidence from HIV prevention research studies has firmly established that “Undetectable Equals Untransmittable,” or U=U. This means that people living with HIV who achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load — the amount of virus in their blood — by[Read More…]
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the excessive heat warning over the coming days. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind Do not leave your pet in a hot[Read More…]
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the Park Forest Bark District 10th Anniversary Event has moved to the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive (just behind Village Hall) in downtown Park Forest Saturday. The event will celebrate 10 years of the Park Forest Bark District and[Read More…]
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of this writing just after 11 PM Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service in Chicago says there’s a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM.” The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The wind is expected to[Read More…]
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s felt like a week-and-a-half in Park Forest since Monday. I only learned of the leadership crisis in town late Sunday night. I’m very happy Village Manager Tom Mick will still be around, and I have hopes for the next stage of the Village Board’s journey. “Over[Read More…]
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
