University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After playing to acclaim at festivals around the world, “Chicago Heights,” an independent feature film, produced with only a $1,000 budget and a volunteer cast and crew, will screen at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago from December 10 to 16. Governors State University associate professor[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of November 29, 2010
Lt. Mike Wheeler honors Principal Bessie Emerson Boyd and students from Blackhawk School at last Monday’s board meeting. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2010. Plan on joining your neighbor’s at Park Forest’s Holiday Tree Lighting which will take place on Friday, December 3rd. Details about the event, which[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 22, 2010
The Brass and Former Brass on stage at the Police Awards Ceremony, November 2010. Chief Fleming is on the far left. To his right: Deputy Chief Mike McNamara, Robert Maeyama, Francis DioGuardi, South Holland Deputy Police Chief Greg Baker, John Lancaster, Maurice Fuentes, and Deputy Chief Cliff Butz (standing) (Photo:[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 15, 2010
As Park Foresters begin to feel winter’s chill, a blast from the sultry day’s of summer. The temperature on First Midwest Bank’s sign read 98° on August 10. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 15, 2010. Hard to believe that the holiday season is right around the corner. When doing[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 8, 2010
Six-year-old Ava Cesar (center) of Park Forest attends Tattler’s Chili Book-Off Saturday with mom, Trish Ryan (right) and Danielle Mitich of Hegwish. The annual event raises money for the Park Forest Library. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 8, 2010. On Monday, November 8 at 7 p.m., the Village of[Read More…]
Governors State Wins Governor’s Environmental Sustainability Award
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University last week received the 2010 Governor’s Sustainability Award for significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy. GSU was one of 27 Illinois companies and organizations that received the award, but was the only university recognized for its[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 1, 2010
Marilyn Monroe visits Park Forest last week for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Holiday Star Theater. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2010. Did you know as many as half of America’s smoke detectors are not working because of old, disconnected or missing batteries? Begin a new habit[Read More…]
CenterPoint at Governors State University Sponsors Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting its semiannual, award winning Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered at no cost to veterans. Families[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 25, 2010
Kevin Headley (standing) of Park Forest confers with Mike Jordan at the St. Irenaeus Spaghetti Dinner Sunday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2010. The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring the 2010 Safe Halloween Festivities on Sunday, October 31 in DownTown Park Forest. More than 500 ‘goblins and ghosts’[Read More…]
Governors Sate University Receives State Wind Turbine Grant
IL State Senator Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields (left to right); GSU President Elaine P. Maimon; Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Warren Ribley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the installation of an on campus wind turbine, Governors State University will continue reducing its greenhouse gas[Read More…]
