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Shire Enterprises Announces Rep. Al Riley’s Web Site

State Rep. Al Riley’s new web site, designed by Shire Enterprises, Inc. (Graphic: Shire Enterprises ) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Shire Enterprises web creations announced the release of its newest design this week, the official web site for Illinois State Rep. Al Riley, of the 38th Legislative District.  The site was[Read More…]

Journalist ‘Shield’ – Balancing Openness, Security

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director When journalists ask Congress for a “shield law,” it’s fair for citizens to ask exactly what that law would “shield,” and why. Such a proposed law would give journalists a measure of legal authority in many[Read More…]

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Home Show Attendance Light

Saturday’s Park Forest Home Show drew close to 200 visitors. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Close to 200 visitors, some from neighboring communities, attended the Park Forest Home Show Saturday. Representatives from numerous Park Forest businesses were on hand to demonstrate home-improvement options, as well as many innovative ideas for[Read More…]

12 Year Old Multiple Vandalism, Robbery Suspect Arrested

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A 12 year old Park Forest boy was taken into custody on October 3 at the Park Forest Police Station and charged in connection with multiple instances of vandalism throughout the village. He allegedly told police that several months ago he broke over approximately 20 windows in[Read More…]

Police Reports – October 8, 2007

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…]

Fire Dept. Demonstrates Home Fire Sprinkler Systems

The Park Forest Fire Department demonstrated the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers using a demo van Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— During the Home Show Saturday, members of the Park Forest Fire Department gave a demonstration of residential fire sprinklers in a special demonstration van which simulates what it’s[Read More…]

Sitting Down with Lance Corporal Brian Wiley, USMC

Mayor John Ostenburg, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Villager Manager Judi Lancaster, and Lance Cpl Brian D. Wiley, USMC. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Lance Corporal Brian Wiley has served two tours in Iraq. At 21 years of age, he’s seen more pain and violence than most see in a lifetime.[Read More…]

Richton Park Public Library Newsflash

THE RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: GLOBAL WARMING: THE CHOICE IS OURS Wednesday 10/24/07 7:00 p.m. Come listed to Dr. Richard Treptow explain the causes, cures and consequences of Global Warming Find out what you can do to help the planet Seating is limited Please register at the front desk[Read More…]

Facebook Finally Most Popular Site Among College Students

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) October 5, 2007 — Anderson Analytics, a full service market research consultancy which utilizes text analytics to understand consumer behavior and monitors online word of mouth (WOM), today announced the release of their annual GenX2Z College Brand Study. The firm has been tracking the popularity of everything[Read More…]

Park Forest Historical Society News

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2015 1950s Park Forest House Museum in New Home The 1950s Park Forest House Museum is now in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. Re-opening after the move to this location, the museum is  open by appointment and is getting some regular hours established. Donation is Adults[Read More…]

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