Orchard Fresh Market will celebrate its Grand Opening May 1 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:00 p.m. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Updated 4-20-09 at 2:03 p.m., with new information from GSU re: Mid East Panel Discussions. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, organization or local business will be holding activities[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Can’t afford to see a doctor? Access to Care can help! If you live in suburban Cook County with a low family income, no health insurance, and ineligible for Medicare or Public Aid, you may be eligible for Access to Care. Non-refundable annual enrollment fees are $20[Read More…]

The 2009 Dodge Journey SXT All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman There are many cars out there that are pretty basic. But then there are vehicles that make a statement and beg for recognition. The Dodge Journey SXT AWD offers more storage options and more choices,[Read More…]

Dolls of the 1950s are currently on display at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum at 141 Forest Blvd always displays children’s books, toys and dolls of the 1950s, includingtoys boys loved. But this spring, a very special exhibit, featuring[Read More…]

Baseball players march to Central Park on Opening Day 2009. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Baseball Opening Day 2009 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball opened its 2009 season with a parade featuring players, coaches, parents, police and fire officials, members of the Village Board, and Jammer of[Read More…]

by Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t Following George W. Bush’s example of keeping war funding off the books, President Barack Obama is seeking $83.4 billion in additional “emergency” funding for the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which, if approved, would bring the 2009 funding[Read More…]

From left to right: Bruce Peerson, Michelle Cox, and Charlie Rohrer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When an ice storm hit the Chicago area on December 18, Bruce Peerson, of Crete, knew an opportunity when he saw one. The Prairie State College (PSC) student grabbed his camera and took photos[Read More…]

Prairie State College’s National Champion Forensics Team: (from left to right) Jimmie Johnson, Coach Dave Naze, Thaddaeus Carr, and Terrance Clanton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– We are the champions. The Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics Team can proudly sing the Queen classic. The team was recently crowned National Forensics[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest is seeking a talented and energetic individual to join our team in Ad Sales and Marketing on a Part-Time, commission basis. The ideal candidate must possess: Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills. Superior Customer Service skills. Detail and Deadline Oriented. PC Proficiency (Basic Understanding of HTML[Read More…]