Mother Says, "Thanks" As the mother of Wounded Soldier, Sgt. Daniel Casara I want to express my heartfelt appreciation on the wonderful article that was done on Danny (One Soldier's Story – Sgt. Daniel Casara, June 2, 2007). I have seen such a remarkable healing from the first time I[Read More…]
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Did Student-Speech Rights Go Up In Smoke?
By David L. Hudson Jr. First Amendment scholar With a stroke of the powerful pen of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., the U.S. Supreme Court limited student-speech rights this week, creating another exception to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, its landmark 1969 First Amendment decision in[Read More…]
Attempted Holdup With Nail Clippers
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest police were dispatched to a business in the 2300 block of Western Ave. on June 25 to investigate a suspicious person complaint. According to the report, as officers arrived on the scene, they observed a “highly intoxicated” man with black paint on his face, later identified[Read More…]
Police Report – July 2, 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…]
Faso’s Pizza Closes Doors
Faso's Pizza served its last customer June 29th after 36 years in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Faso’s Pizza, 208 Blackhawk Drive, spent their last day in Park Forest June 29 after being in operation for 36 years. On May 1, owner’s of the building in 200 block[Read More…]
Volunteers Get Dirty for Rain Garden Installation
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Saturday, June 30th The Rain Garden Network helped install a Rain Garden at the Tennis and Health Club with various volunteers. After attending a presentation for the Village of Park Forest done by the Rain Garden Network last fall, the Environmental Conservation Commission became interested and began[Read More…]
Board Bids Barbara Moore Farewell, Passes Budget
Members of the Rich East Gay Straight Alliance lead the Village Board in the Pledge of Allegiance at the board's Monday, June 25 meeting, prior to the board honoring Barbara Moore. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Board of Trustees said goodbye to long time village employee Barbara[Read More…]
Celebrities Who Knew Elvis to Gather at ‘Night of a Thousand Stars’
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) June 30, 2007 — Never in 50 years have Elvis's co-stars gathered like this to celebrate The King. And never will it happen again. Fans of Elvis Presley will experience a one-of-a-kind event at "Night of a Thousand Stars" when more than two dozen celebrities gather this[Read More…]
League of Women Voters State Convention A Success
Barbara Moore addresses the League of Women voters State Convention after receiving the Carrie Chapman Catt award. (Photo: Carol Moore) Updated Monday, July 2, 2007, 10:40 p.m. with photographs. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area was honored to co-host the state convention of[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Of Lead Exposure From Wooden Railway Toys
Attorney General Alerts Consumers to Recall of Popular Children’s Product “Thomas And Friends” Wooden Railway Toys Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attorney General Lisa Madigan today is alerting consumers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) recall of 1.5 million “Thomas and Friends” wooden railway toys. The recall, issued on June 13, 2007,[Read More…]
