Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With temperatures soaring dangerously high today and through the weekend, the Village of Park Forest reminds residents of designated cooling centers in town where residents can escape from the extreme heat. Climate change experts say these temperatures may be the new norm, unfortunately. Designated Cooling Centers Village[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Shots
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group will present IN THE HEIGHTS on August 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm and matinees on August 4 & 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $17 for students with ID. Group discount rates are[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through May 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through May 14, 2019. Charges for those arrested include criminal damage to property, felony aggravated use of a weapon, and felony driving under the influence of alcohol. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to[Read More…]
How to Sign Up for CodeRED
This article is un-metered, no subscription required, offered as a community service. Please share freely. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has an emergency notification system called CodeRED. Most recently, it was utilized during the boil order. It’s easy to sign up. Residents can receive a notification via[Read More…]
Getting to Know the Spirit of Rich East with Dr. Albert Brass and Mr. Quincy Owens
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Getting to know the heart and soul of Rich East High School is a process. We begin with a joint interview with Principal Albert Brass Jr. and Climate and Culture Coordinator Quincy Owens. As school board members of District 227 contemplate–once again–restructuring finances and float the idea[Read More…]
The Mick Report: CodeRED, on the Water Boil Order, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In his report to the Village Board Monday night, Manager Tom Mick touched on the lifting of the mandatory boil order, the next “up-and-coming” for Main Street Nights, the Glow Walk, Saturday Rules Meetings, the postponement of the Great American Campout, and the Recycle Fest slated for[Read More…]
Students Give Sr. Mary Jo Spirited Send-off to ESPYs
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students and staff at Marian Catholic High School gave Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck a spirited send-off to the ESPYs. Students still come first, and when we caught up with Sr. Mary Jo this week she was at Marian Catholic working with students on the school’s yearbook, a[Read More…]
Boil Order Lifted in Park Forest
CodeRED Calls Going Out Now Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The boil order in Park Forest has been lifted. David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator for the Village of Park Forest, said in an email, “Just got word from the IEPA we can lift the order.” Official word is now on the[Read More…]
Source: Last 2 Samples of Park Forest Water Test Clean. Residents Had Many Questions Saturday.
Boil Order Remains in Effect Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may be able to use Park Forest water freely again beginning Monday. A source close to the Village of Park Forest tells eNews Park Forest that the last two water samples sent out to be analyzed came back negative for any[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Tests Positive for Two Types of Bacteria. Here’s What’s Next.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest enacted a village-wide boil order after monthly routine sampling tested positive for two types of bacteria: E. coli and total coliform. Both Jason Miller, Director of Communications, and David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator, responded to inquiries from eNews Park Forest. According[Read More…]
