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The first step in the demolition process is clearing all vegetation from the site, a task that was underway on Friday morning. (Photo John Hudzik)

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Blackhawk Tower Plaza Demolition Begins

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest announced the demolition of the long-vacant Blackhawk Tower Plaza located at the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Indianwood Boulevard. The first step…

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Park Forest Housing Cooperative to Honor Former Residents Philip Klutznick and Jim Edgar

Jim Edgar and Philip Klutznik once were residents of what today is the Birch Street Townhomes Housing Cooperative.

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Wilmington Man’s Photo of Rare Snowy Egret Wins Forest Preserve Photo Contest

A rare sighting of a state-endangered snowy egret earned Wilmington resident Tyler Paul top honors in the FPD the photo contest for May.

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Amauree Williams Caps Historic Southland Career with Three State Championships

Amauree Williams capped an incredible track and field career Saturday by winning two state championships.

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