The Environment Commission planted a tree Saturday at the dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. Left to right: Chairman Dave Bartlett, Rosemary Piser, Staff Liaison Rob Gunther, and Kevin Headley. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The LaRabida Children’s Advocacy offices attached to the Park Forest Police Department’s building has[Read More…]
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PSC to Host College Fair Featuring Over 100 Colleges and Universities
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– High school students and their parents can visit with more than 100 representatives from in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities at the annual Illinois College Exposition College Fair hosted by Prairie State College (PSC). The college fair will be held on Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to[Read More…]
My 9/11 Moment of Zen
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Remembering 9/11 was different for me this year. Actually, it was quite the moment of Zen. One of our students led us in a moment of silence during morning prayers at Marian Catholic. For some reason, during that silence, memories of the awesomeness of that day,[Read More…]
Marching Spartans to the 2010 Rose Parade
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band at a summer practice. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Fund Raising events planned for this weekend Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 2010 Rose Parade bound Marian Catholic Marching Band will host fun- and fund-raising events on the Marian Catholic campus this Friday, August 28th and Saturday,[Read More…]
PSC Awards 19 Full Tuition Scholarships to Area High School Graduates
Several of the Trustee Scholarship winners participate in a welcome reception. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This fall 19 Prairie State College (PSC) students will begin their college education knowing their tuition is covered. They are recipients of the college’s Trustee Scholarships. These full tuition scholarships are awarded to graduates[Read More…]
9500 Liberty and Illegal Immigrants: Be Careful What You Wish For
Pittsburgh, PA –(ENEWSPF)– I had the opportunity to attent the Netroots Nation conferencein Pittsburgh last Friday while on vacation visiting my family. One of the presentations I attended was a screening of 9500 Liberty, a documentary that is soon-to-be released. The movie is incredibly moving. Here is the synopsis from[Read More…]
PF Colt Team Wins Sectional Title in Pony National Tournament
Park Forest Colts are 2009 Section Champs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For only the second time in PF Baseball history, the Colt team has won the sectional title in the Pony National Tournament. On Sunday, July 19th, Rich East was the site of the championship game in the sectional[Read More…]
Park Forest FOCUS Awards 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship to Ryan Rudolf
Dorothy Furnace congratulates Ryan Rudolf, the recipient of the 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest FOCUS is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Rudolf of Park Forest has been awarded the 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship. Ryan is the son of Dave and Carol[Read More…]
Teen Shoots Self After Breakup
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A seventeen-year-old Park Forest man took his life after his girlfriend told him she was leaving him. Officers Kessler and Lara were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of South Orchard Drive on Wednesday, May 20, at 10:20 p.m., to investigate a 911 hang-up call.[Read More…]
South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police Awards Scholarships
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Eight area students will be each awarded $1,000 scholarships by the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police (SSACOP) at today’s association’s regular meeting in Oak Forest . The students include: Stephanie Camilli, Chicago Heights , from Homewood Flossmoor H.S. Aimee Dayhoff, Western Springs, from Lyons Township[Read More…]