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Sketch N'Tyme permforms at Dining on the Green

In and Around Park Forest Week of March 10, 2014

Brothers John, Darnell, and Robert Towns of Sketch N’Tyme tell stories with live sketches at Dining on the Green Friday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) This article has been updated to reflect changes reflected by Prairie State University at 5:49 p.m. on March 13, 2014. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2014. If you are[Read More…]

Women's History Month 2014

In and Around Park Forest Week of March 3, 2014

(Photo: Texas Tech University) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. March is National Women’s History Month. Its roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that[Read More…]

Robert Reich

In and Around Park Forest Week of February 24, 2014

Robert Reich will participate in the discussion following the screening of his film at the UUCCPF Thursday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2014. I know from my experience with living in the Midwest that it gets difficult to venture out of the house during the winter – particularly when[Read More…]

The caboose at Rail Fan Park

In and Around Park Forest Week of February 17, 2014

Rail fans and non-rail fans: come to the Park Forest Historical Society’s presentation on February 23. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2014. Attention railroad fans. The Park Forest Historical Society will host a program on Sunday, February 23 that will please both rail fans and non-rail fans. Public historian[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Station

In and Around Park Forest Week of February 10, 2014

Rosemary Piser, right, plants the innaugural community garden behind the Park Forest Fire Department. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. With all the snow on the ground, it’s sometimes hard to believe that gardening season is just around the corner. One of Park Forest’s largest community gardens is[Read More…]

Leglislative Breakfast in Park Forest

In and Around Park Forest Week of December 16, 2013

State Rep. Al Riley (left to right), Ed Paesel, Executive Director of South Suburban Mayors, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, Antron Washington from State Sen. Toi Hutchinson’s office, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly met Saturday with Park Forest’s Village Board to discuss the VOPF Legislative Agenda. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013.[Read More…]

Good Egg recipient Sandra Spann

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 30, 2013

Sandra Spann, pictured with Human Relations Commissioners Mamie Rodgers (center) and Velda Erie, is the 2013 recipient of the Good Egg Award. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2013. The Park Forest air will be filled with some delightful smells on Saturday, October 5. Get together with your friends[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 19, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011.   Texas Gov. Rick Perry Runs into the New Hampshire Alliance on the Campaign Trail On Saturday, Texas Governor Rick Perry entered the race to win the Republican nomination for President in 2012. Five days later, his Thursday morning stop on the campaign trail was met[Read More…]

Park Forest 2007 – The Year In Review

Updated 12-31-07 with more highlights from July and August.  Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Tonight, we pause at midnight to welcome 2008, and bid adieu to the current year. Before raising the glass to toast our fortunes and wish each other, "Happy New Year," eNews Park Forest offers a recap of our[Read More…]

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