Ottawa Township-(ENEWSPF)- Battling a flu bug, senior Mark DiLuia scattered four hits and fanned seven Saturday in leading Marian Catholic to a 4-1 victory over Oak Forest for the Ottawa IHSA 3A Sectional crown. Marian (22-14) will move onto an Elite Eight contest on Monday at 5 p.m. at Standard[Read More…]
Day: June 3, 2017
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 4, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Are you looking for a twist on your fitness routine? How about doing the downward dog among sculptural giants outside in the prairie? The renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the campus of Governors State University is the perfect place to roll out your yoga mat[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Barack Obama School Shares Its Horticulture Program with the Community
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. A new horticulture/community gardening program was unveiled at Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 during recent ribbon cutting ceremonies. The event marked the official opening of the school’s new atrium and greenhouse, which will serve as the[Read More…]
Park Forest’s 2016 Water Quality Report Now Available
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. The Village of Park Forest is proud of the drinking water it provides. Our mission is to provide residents with high-quality, safe drinking water that meets or surpasses every Federal and State standard. In 2016, the Village of Park Forest distributed more than 480 million[Read More…]
Parking Restrictions on Indianwood Boulevard in Park Forest Begin Monday, June 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. Beginning Monday, June 5, no parking will be allowed on either side of Indianwood Boulevard until road resurfacing has been completed. This process is expected to take four weeks. Signage noting parking restrictions will be posted along the roadway. Residents will need to use their[Read More…]
Great American Campout Coming to Park Forest on June 23-24
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2017. Join the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Department in celebrating the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout, June 23 at 4 p.m. with an overnight campout in Park Forest’s beautiful Central Park. The 13th annual Great American Campout is[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, June 3, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 17 strikes consisting of 30 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]