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Tornado Season Safety Tips

A tornado ripped through the Richton Square Apartments last June. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Tornado season is upon us. Although tornados can occur at any time of the year, they are most predominant in the Midwest from March through June. One of the most important things to know[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest – May 4, 2009

Alia Davis, right, of Quality Classic Fitness Center, welcomes Dave Smith, owner of Orchard Fresh Market at the store’s Grand Opening Saturday. Click here for more pictures from the Grand Opening. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Orchard Fresh Market Grand Opening Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, church, organization or[Read More…]

eNews Park Forest, vol.4, num.18

Note: eNews Park Forest is changing its look tonight. ENEWSPF will remain online as we adjust the template. Our new, fresh look will allow us to bring the news even more clearly to Park Forest and beyond. In and Around Park Forest – Week of May 4, 2009 Alia Davis,[Read More…]

Giannoulias to Give Keynote Address at PSC Commencement

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has a story to tell. Actually, he has several. Giannoulias will deliver the keynote address at the Prairie State College (PSC) 50th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. His address will include the life stories of several PSC students. Students Favian[Read More…]

Registration Continues for Summer ’09 Courses at PSC

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Summer is a perfect time for students to get ahead in their college career at Prairie State College (PSC). Students can take courses to earn an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year university or earn a degree or certificate to begin a career immediately. Registration is[Read More…]

To the Editor: Thank You to Citizens

Thanks from Trustee McCray My fellow citizens, friends, and neighbors: I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all. I have not had adequate time to sit a minute and think about how to express my complete satisfaction with living in Park Forest. One has but only to spend time[Read More…]

Park Forest Library Newsflash

PLEASE JOIN US The Northeastern Illinois Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action invite you to a forum on the EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT (EFCA) 7-9 P.M., THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 RINGERING ROOM, PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY 400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, PARK FOREST

100 Days of the Media’s Trivial Pursuit

Commentary by Eric Boehlert It’s fitting that the foolery started right in time for Barack Obama’s inauguration. As January 20 approached, the Beltway press corps announced the new tone and tenor it had adopted for covering the incoming Democratic administration. Suddenly obsessed with trivia, while glomming onto nitpicking, gotcha-style critiques,[Read More…]

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