Inter Press Service By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail* BAQUBA, Feb 27 (IPS) – Life has been bad enough in Diyala province north of Baghdad after prolonged violence, unemployment and loss of all forms of normal living. What could be worse now is the loss of hope that anything will[Read More…]

E-Filers Reap Benefits of Speed, Accuracy and Confirmation of Receipt Tinley Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than ever, electronic filing (IRS e-file) is an important and beneficial step that taxpayers should take this tax season to ensure confirmation of receipt of return, among other benefits, according to Annette Jamerson, South Suburban Territory[Read More…]

The Emerald Ash Borer may already be in Park Forest. (Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan State University) Total Does Not Include Trees on Private Property Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Last summer’s brief visit by cicadas will be nothing compared to the imminent arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer. The beetles may already[Read More…]

The Ten Ton Challenge mascot serves as a reminder of the goal of a collective weight loss of 10 tons. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Those who have paid a visit to Village Hall recently may have noticed a large cow greeting them upon entering the lobby of the building.[Read More…]

Superintendent of Parks Rob Gunther (center) accepts the Flaherty Park Excellent Award for the Central Park Wetlands Restoration Project. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— On Monday, February 18th Rob Gunther, Park Forest Superintendent of Parks received the Great Lakes Park Training Institute’s Daniel Flaherty Park Excellent Award at their annual[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[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Rutledge shortly after 8 p.m. on February 14 to investigate a report of gunshots fired. Seven officers responded to the call. Upon arrival, Corporal Scott Sheets heard three gunshots come from the backyard of the house officers responded to.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— School District 163 will view a student presentation, hear a report about the Science Depot, discuss Summer School, and receive a mid-year report from Superintendent Joyce Carmine when it meets Monday. The board will also go into closed session to discuss discipline matters relating to five students.[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic has traditionally fared very well at the State of the Art Catholic Band Competition and this year was no exception on Feb. 16 at Brother Rice High School . The Symphonic Band has won each year in eligibility since the contests inception in 1981. Each[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest Baseball has completed two of the clinics run by the Chicago White Sox Training Facility and have the final clinic slated for Sunday, March 3rd at 12 PM. It will be held at Forest Trail on Lakewood Blvd with a cost of $10 to registered[Read More…]