SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The SSCF Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year,[Read More…]
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Steve Coleman Mentors Aspiring Musicians in Logan Residency at the University of Chicago
Steve Coleman recently completed a two-week residency at the Logan Center. Courtesy of: Steve Coleman Jazz saxophonist relishes inspiring community during South Side return CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016 By: Katherine Flynn Chicago-born jazz musician Steve Coleman will tell you that he’s had a handful of exceptional mentors during his decades-long career.[Read More…]
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Recent Park Forest Home Invasions
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. In recent weeks, the Park Forest Police Department have alerted the public to four reports of a male suspect forcing entry into the homes of women there alone, battering and tying them up, and leaving with valuables. Similar incidents were reported on Jackson Street, Western[Read More…]
Man Shot In Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Park Forest Police Department: On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 shortly before 5:00 p.m., Park Forest Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Allegheny St. and Allegheny Ct. for the report of a person who had been shot. Responding officers found an 18 year old[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan and Better Business Bureau Encourage Consumers to Use Caution When Shipping Gifts Internationally for the Holidays
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Chicago and Northern Illinois today urged Illinois residents who send holiday gifts internationally to follow important tips to avoid being scammed and paying expensive fees when packages are “lost,” stolen or delayed. “Unfortunately, scam artists[Read More…]
Discussion on the Cook County Criminal Justice System at the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on December 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, for the monthly meeting. The speaker, Janice Goldberg, Co-Chair of the Cook County League of Women Voters Criminal[Read More…]
The Park Forest Historical Society Invites You to Step Back into a 1950s Christmas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED December 6, 2016. “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (in St. Mary’s Catholic Church), open Wednesday and Saturday November 30 through January 4 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment,[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Faire at Rich South High School on Saturday, December 3
RICHTON PARK—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Pack up the family and head over to Rich South High School’s cafeteria on Saturday, December 3 for the Pancake Breakfast & Holiday Faire. Enjoy a then pancake breakfast and then do some holiday shopping with the many vendors at the Holiday Faire. There will be[Read More…]
Park Forest Good Egg Winners Key Players in Local Food Pantry Efforts
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations recognized the winners of this year’s Good Egg Award last Monday evening at Village Hall. This year’s recipients include Glen Rosenquist of Steger (pictured left) and John and Collette Wisnewski of Park Forest (pictured middle) for the trio’s collective efforts in[Read More…]
Meet Trump’s Education Nominee: Her Only Experience is Trying to Destroy Public Education
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2016 By Laura Clawson Disqualified and unqualified are similar words that mean two different things, as Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are constantly reminding us. Jeff Sessions’ racism disqualifies him from being the nation’s top civil rights enforcer. Nikki Haley’s total lack of foreign policy experience renders her[Read More…]