State Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson celebrates with supporters Cait and Callie Phipps. Senator Halvorson won a commanding victory over Republican challenger Joe Maun. All other state and federal incumbents who serve Park Forest were also successful in retaining their seats.
Day: November 12, 2006
Scenic 10 – A New Hope
According to a recent press release from the Village of Park Forest, Village officials may decide the future of the 29-year-old Park Forest Scenic 10 mile race before the end of the year. However, no final decision has been reached on the future of the popular Labor Day event. Faced[Read More…]
Park Forest FOCUS Scholarship
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest FOCUS offers the Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship, awarded each June to a graduating high school senior. Furnace was a founding member of Park Forest FOCUS, along with his widow, Dorothy E. Furnace, who still resides in Park Forest. The 2009 recipient of the scholarship is[Read More…]
Gift to Police Department
Long-time Park Forest residents Mr. & Mrs. David Eisen stand with police Chief Thomas Fleming. The Eisens presented Fleming with a check for $1,000 to benefit the Park Forest canine units. They made the donation in memory of the late Barbara Staley. The Eisens adopted Mrs. Stanley's dog after she[Read More…]