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Chicagoland South-Side Alumni Group Remembers the Late Harold Washington with New Roosevelt University Student Lounge

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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