Not so long ago, a typical Saturday at the Taylor household consisted of video games, fast food dinner and banana splits for dessert. Evenings were spent cuddled up in front of a family DVD, munching on popcorn and guzzling soda. "I guess I figured we were really spending lots of[Read More…]

Bullying has become a major area of concern for schools across the country. The problem is not just in Middle schools and High Schools, but in elementary schools as well. Many states and districts have taken active roles by requiring schools to include "no bullying" messages into their curriculum. Illinois[Read More…]

When being treated for a disease as serious as cancer, it is very important to focus on getting adequate nutrition. However, it may be quite difficult for you to adapt a cancer diet that’s both balanced and adequate. According to a report published by the World Cancer Research Fund in[Read More…]

With so much time and effort put into creating campaigns to help Americans quit smoking the progression has not resulted quite well. Studies have found that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women still smoke. Leading some to believe that helping Americans in ways to quit smoking are[Read More…]

Ed Burnette, Cook County Public Defender, Speaks to LWVPFA Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On a beautiful summer morning, in the beautiful setting of a Park Forest backyard garden, over 30 League of Women Voters of Park Forest Area members and friends heard a very enlightening talk by Ed Burnette, the Public[Read More…]

The School District Board of Education will meet Monday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– School District 163 has several personnel items on the agenda for the regular session board meeting, scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2008 at the District Office, 242 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest. The meeting will be[Read More…]

Security Alarm Permits Deadline Extended The Park Forest Police Department has extended the deadline to register for 2009 security alarm permits from July 1, 2008 to July 18th, 2008. Please contact the Police Department via the non-emergency phone number (708) 748-4701 with any questions. You can download the form in[Read More…]

(ENEWSPF)– More than 250 guests were on hand to honor the South Suburban Disproportionate Minority Confinement (SSDMC) Youth Foundation, Second Annual Youth Awards Dinner. Young people from various South Suburban villages were honored for their outstanding achievements. SSDMC Project Director Angela Greene shared how proud she was to recognize these[Read More…]

Low cost rabies vaccinations will be available through Cook County. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Crestwood, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is hosting a Rabies and Microchip Mobile Clinic on Wednesday, August 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mobile Clinic will be available in the parking lot of Commissioner[Read More…]