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After Gay Marriage, What About Religious Freedom?

Commentary By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Is it all over but the shouting? Proponents of gay marriage may have reason to think so after major victories in Iowa and Vermont this month. On April 3, a unanimous Iowa Supreme Court legalized gay marriage and four days[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest – April 13, 2009

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has sent information about their  upcoming events. If your club, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if you would like to announce personal events such as engagements, weddings,[Read More…]

Orchard Fresh Market and Eagle Theater Partner for Savings

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Orchard Fresh Market, 120 S. Orchard, and the Eagle Theater, 340 Main Street, are partnering to provide ‘free shopping.’ Present your Orchard Fresh cash register receipt to the Eagle Theater, purchase any concession, and get your movie ticket for free. But wait, it gets better. When you[Read More…]

Village of Park Forest Launches Social Network Pages

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest wants to be your friend. With trends changing for organizations on how to best communicate with the public, the Village recently began exploring the world of social networking as a way to connect with residents. Last week, the Village launched pages on[Read More…]

Folks On Spokes Bicycle Club to Present Easter Ride Sunday

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Folks On Spokes Bicycle Club presents the 28th annual Easter Ride, Sunday April 19th from Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Cycle one of five fully marked routes for riders of all abilities from 16 to 65 miles, through pastoral farmlands, wildflower filled woods,[Read More…]

Time to Set the Record Straight On Peotone Airport

Guest Commentary By Judy Ogalla Vice President of STAND Gov. Pat Quinn is not the first governor to give lip service to building a new airport near Peotone. Nearly every governor since Richard Ogilvie has made a similar statement. Yet, the project has been permanently grounded, unable to fly out[Read More…]

eNews Park Forest Launching Business Section

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— eNews Park Forest is launching a business section that will introduce our local commercial and home-based businesses to the community. Park Forest currently has 135 commercial and 168 home-based businesses offering professional services from various industries. However, many small businesses have difficulties with promoting their business, creating[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report for April 13, 2009

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…]

Max and Ruby Coming to Freedom Hall

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Max and Ruby, the popular bunny silbings, will be hopping at Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for this musical performance based on the Rosemary Wells’ books and the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin. Admission is[Read More…]

Park Forest Historical Society Wins Grants and Aid

In December 2008, the Society was awarded a Consultant Services Grant from the Illinois Association of Museums. This is a matching grant which allowed the Society to have a consultant give a funding sources workshop in mid-March. The Society is grateful to the Illinois Association of Museums for recognizing the[Read More…]

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