Children dance on the Village Green at Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2010. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips from the Park Forest Police Department to keep in mind[Read More…]
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Southland Community Associates of Art Institute of Chicago Annual Membership Tea
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to its Annual Membership Tea on Wednesday, September 8 at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Tea will be served at 1 P.M. in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 23, 2010
Brian Machay serves chocolate-covered treats at last week’s wine and chocolate tasting at the Illinois Theater Center and Tall Grass Arts Association. The event was truly a Sterling Celebration – brought to you by Evelyn Sterling of the Village of Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2010.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 16, 2010
Children play musical chairs at Ash Street Cooperative’s Old Fashion Block Party Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. The Park Forest Youth Commission will be holding their 11th annual Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, August 28 on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. This year’s theme[Read More…]
Before ‘Eye,’ There Was ‘Paul’
‘Eye’ and ‘Paul’ by Tony Tasset. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Artist Tony Tasset’s towering depiction of iconic woodsman Paul Bunyan made its debut in 2006 at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Paul” is one of 26 pieces, many by masters of contemporary sculpture, in NMSP’s[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 9, 2010
A foot and bike bridge crosses a creek in one of the Village’s many parks. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 9, 2010. In just a matter of weeks, many will be sending their children away to college. Parents are reminded to take some time to discuss common sense[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 2, 2010
Guitarra Azul entertains at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 2, 2010. For those that have children returning to school soon, keep in mind that Governor Quinn recently enacted legislation that created a statewide sales tax holiday from August 6 through 15 to help families pay[Read More…]
Governors State Announces Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has announced its fourth doctoral program, the Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. The new doctoral program was approved for accreditation in June by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Seven doctoral students will enter the program[Read More…]
Governors State Accreditation Continued for Ten Years
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. At its June 14 meeting, the Higher Learning Commission board approved continued accreditation at GSU through 2020. The HLC is the regional accrediting organization in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 26, 2010
Dave Rudolf entertains children and adults at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2010. Hard to believe that summer is almost over. So don’t put off taking part in some of the summer events that are taking place in the upcoming weeks in Park Forest or[Read More…]
