Saturday marked 60 years since the first residents moved into rental units in Park Forest. (Photo: Jane Nicoll) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past Saturday marked the 60th Anniversary date of the first three families moving into the rental units in Park Forest. The first three families to move in were[Read More…]
Author: Jane N Stover
Aug. 30 is 60th Anniversary of First Residents in Rentals
August 30 is the 60th Anniversary of the first three families moving into the rental units in Park Forest. The first three families to move in were Ross and Leona DeLue with their five year-old daughter, Mary, Willima and Jane Heckman, and Manuel and Madeleine Kanter. Each family was recieved[Read More…]
Historical Society to Explore Lincoln Highway
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will hold kickoff its 2008-2009 program season with a program on the history of the Lincoln Highway. The event will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. in the Village Board Meeting Room of the Park Forest Village Hall,[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op Offers a Healthy Choice
Dorothy Colson signs for a delivery at the South Suburban Food Co-op. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tucked away in an industrial park just off Main Street in Matteson, the South Suburban Food Co-op has been offering healthy alternatives for over 34 years. Run by a board of directors and[Read More…]
Coyote Activity by EJ & E
We got so much conversation going on deer, I thought I would put out a mention of coyote activity. The past few nights we have noticed the coyotes lliving near the EJ & E tracks off Wildwood in Park Forest have really been howlling and barking at night. Maybe they[Read More…]
1950s Museum On the Web and in the News
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum once again is covered in a great news story. Alan Petrillo of Cotton & Quail Antiques Gazette has a July 3 story running on the Antique Trader website. It includes some really great photos of the new museum. If you have not visited since[Read More…]
1950s Museum–Cultural Amenity
Hello Park Forest! Like me, you probably just received your Village of Park Forest "Resident Handbook". Do the Park Forest Historical Society and yourselves a favor. Turn to Page 11 in your handbook, and ink in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum at 141 Forest Blvd, open 1-3 on Saturdays.[Read More…]
Deer Crossing on Orchard Drive
Could this be the culprit? Spotted in the Co-ops west of Western Avenue last weekend. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Be careful driving down Orchard Drive. Watch for deer crossing the road in broad daylight. For the second time in a week, I have seen a big doe walk across the street[Read More…]
Deer Crossing on Orchard Drive
Could this be the culprit? Spotted in the Co-ops west of Western Avenue last weekend. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Be careful driving down Orchard Drive. Watch for deer crossing the road in broad daylight. For the second time in a week, I have seen a big doe walk across the street[Read More…]
Kevin Costner Gets the Band Back Together
Concert Review: Kevin Costner and Modern West Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Not many people know that actor Kevin Costner has gone back to his band and has taken it on the road. At the urging of wife, Christine, he reconnected with his musical roots last year, beginning with a world tour. This[Read More…]
