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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

Rich Township, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Township High School District 227 is conducting a community survey to solicit feedback for its strategic plan. The survey is being conducted online now through May 22, and is open to all community members who reside within the boundaries of District 227 who DO NOT have[Read More…]

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

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…]

Commentary Talk about your seismic shifts! From WTAE in Pittsburgh: Veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter disclosed plans Tuesday to switch parties, a move intended to boost his chances of winning re-election next year that will also push Democrats closer to a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority. “I now find my political philosophy[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Following the confirmation of swine flu cases in the United States, radio hosts Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Fred Thompson purported to detect possible political motivations in the U.S. and United Nations’ handling of the situation, with Limbaugh suggesting on his April 27 show that the official response[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest has two events on the horizon for parents and children. The first is a Mother and Daughter Brunch scheduled for May 9. On June 9, the Village will host a Father and Son Sports Outing to US Cellular Field to watch the[Read More…]