The 1950s Park Forest House Museum has had a surge of visits in the past week.  A private tour from Ridge United Methodist Church in Munster brought in 12 visitors on June 19.  Saturday morning was a special private tour for two special visitors from California, with 19 going through[Read More…]

The June 22  "Celebration of Marshall Field’s" held by the Park Forest Historical Society was a resounding success.  Thirty-six attendees included 10-12 former employees.  Those who spoke about the store included Amelia Castillo, who worked for about 30 years, Jim Francesconi, who worked in various capacities, including as the last[Read More…]