Leticia Ransom leads the alumni association campaign to honor one of Roosevelt’s own, Harold Washington. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2016. A group of Roosevelt University alumni from Chicago’s south side and south suburbs is marking more than 30 years since the election of the late Chicago mayor and fellow alumnus by naming[Read More…]
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Grande Prairie Singers Opening Concert Chimes In December
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Grande Prairie Singers, directed by Jo Rodenburg, opens its 40th season of sharing its passion for singing with its annual “Winterlude” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 11 in St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, 4101 St. Lawrence Avenue, Matteson. This family friendly holiday show features a musical celebration[Read More…]
Stephen M. Scalzo Obituary
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen Michael Scalzo, 73, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in the arms of his wife, Kimberly. He was preceded by his parents, Silvio M. and Jerry V. Scalzo, and is directly survived by his wife, daughter Emily, sons David and[Read More…]
Governors State University Lincoln Laureate Samantha Allen Honored
Governor Bruce Rauner, Jeanette and Samuel Contreras, GSU Student Laureate Samantha Allen with daughter Ayana, and Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner. Source: http://thelincolnacademyofillinois.org University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016 – Park Forest resident, Samantha Allen, a senior at Governors State University, is doing her best to achieve academically, give back to[Read More…]
USDA’s Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016 – This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not to mention, for many it is the largest meal they have cooked all year, leaving plenty[Read More…]
Forgotten Chicago Exclusive Bus Tour: Chicago & The Rise of Barack Obama on December 4
Source: thefogbow.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2016. As President Obama and his family prepare to return to private life in January 2017, Forgotten Chicago and Pullman-area native Tom Shepherd are proud to present an exclusive tour of sites crucial to the rise of Barack Obama in Chicago in the years before his[Read More…]
Re-Election Plans For Former Trustee Made Clear
Commentary By: Gary Kopycinski Re-election plans for one former trustee in Park Forest have just been released. He will not run in the spring election of 2017. That former trustee would be me. About a year-and-a-half ago, I ran for re-election to the Park Forest Village Board. As I said[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Final Street Sweeping of 2016 Begins Monday, Nov. 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2016. Street sweeping in Park Forest begins Monday, Nov. 21, and lasts approximately 10 days. The street sweeper normally begins in the north part of Park Forest and continues south. The number of streets cleaned each day depends on the amount of leaves and/or debris needing[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department Announces Jones Scholarship
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2016. The Park Forest Police Department has announced plans to award a scholarship to an area teen in the name of Officer Timothy Jones. Park Forest Police made the announcement in a Facebook post saying, “Friends, here is our exciting announcement where the members of the[Read More…]
Flu and Pneumonia Shots Available at the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2016. Flu shots are available now at the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus. The cost is $30 for adults, $20 for those 18 years and under, and free for Medicare Part B recipients (must bring copy of card). Pneumonia shots are also available for $80.[Read More…]