OAK FOREST, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2016. The South Suburban College Department of Continuing Education is holding a seminar series on Concussions. This 2-day seminar is a must-attend event for coaches, parents, volunteers, trainers, student-athletes or others involved in sports. A concussion is not just a football related injury. It’s better to[Read More…]
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Governors State Athletic Department Names Fall Semester Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2016. Eighteen student-athletes were named to the fall semester Athletic Department Honor Roll at Governors State University. This academic acknowledgement is given to athletes who earned a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the semester, with High Honors going to those with at least a 3.50 GPA.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 10, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2016. Park Forest’s new Teen Zone will join City Year Chicago for a day of service on Monday, January 18th by embracing Dr. Martin Luther King’s philosophy of celebrating through a series of service projects. Last year volunteers performed a total of 33 service projects in[Read More…]
New Exhibit at Tall Grass Art Association ‘Getting There’ Opens on Jan. 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association’s, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, first exhibit of 2016 is ‘Getting There’ which opens with an artist’ reception on Saturday, January 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit will run through February 27. Both the exhibit and reception are[Read More…]
Park Forest Teen Zone Begins Jan. 12, Friday Night Edition Added
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2016. A popular program with Park Forest teens returns on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Teen Zone, sponsored by Park Forest’s Recreation and Parks Department, provides a safe and fun environment for youth in grades seven through 12 to enjoy sports, video games, music, mentoring, or simply to[Read More…]
Meeting for Potential Owners, Operators of Possible Park Forest Steak ‘N Shake, Jan. 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2016. An effort to bring the restaurant chain to the Village has captured the attention of Steak ‘N Shake representatives who now plan to hold a franchise opportunity meeting on January 12. The event is aimed at educating area residents on how to become an owner[Read More…]
Park Forest Business Connection to Meet on January 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2016. The Park Forest Business Connection will meet on Wednesday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street, Park Forest. (View Map) NaDonya Jackson, CPA, MBA from Account One Tax & Accounting Services, Inc. will[Read More…]
A Different Kind of Opera at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on Jan. 24
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Jauary 7, 2016. Artists from just about every genre have been celebrating the seasons in song for decades. Simon and Garfunkel shared their Hazy Shade of Winter in 1966. Kid Rock made summer famous in his 2008 hit All Summer Long. Folk pianist George Winston developed an almost[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Freshman Friday Program January 29
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an instant[Read More…]
Blues Singing Sensation Shemekia Copeland In Concert At Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will feature Blues/soul/roots singing sensation Shemekia Copeland. Shemekia’s recently released CD, Outskirts Of Love, received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Blues Album category from the Recording Academy. Winners will be announced in Los Angeles[Read More…]