Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for a slow fire burning to keep warm as the weather cools? With the approaching holidays, the Park Forest Public Library announced reading suggestions and craft activities in keeping with the season. December’s No Pressure Community Read book is “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins.[Read More…]
Author: John Hudzik
South Suburban Trades Initiative Project Update
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As reported in eNews a couple of months ago, work is underway on a home renovation in Park Forest by the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI), a collaboration among the Village of Park Forest, South Suburban College, Prairie State College, and local trade unions. The house, located[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Performances Return November 9
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After more than a year of darkness, the stage at Freedom Hall in Park Forest will soon come alive with a full line-up of events for both its Main Series and Matinee Series beginning in November. Because of pandemic-related delays, the time between the schedule announcement and[Read More…]
Park Forest Mini Forest Takes Root
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Assisted by residents, high school students, garden club members, and village employees, the first Park Forest mini forest broke ground on Saturday, October 23, at the corner of Marquette Street and Niagara Street. Situated on two undeveloped lots owned by the village, the mini forest will not[Read More…]
10-digit Dialing Now in Effect for Area Code 708
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Starting last Sunday, October 24, landline callers with 708 area codes are required to dial 10 digits (1-708-XXX-XXXX) when calling another 708-number just as they do when calling someone outside their home area. This same change applies to landlines in the 309 and 618 area codes in[Read More…]
IPO’s 44th Season Kicks Off October 16
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO), under the direction of Maestro Stilian Kirov, kicks off its 44th season on Saturday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. with an All-American Opening Night. The performance will be held at the Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Lutheran Christian College in Palos Heights and[Read More…]
No Pressure! Park Forest Library Announces November Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the weather turns colder, it is a wonderful time to check out what the Park Forest Public Library has available for patrons. Below are highlights of the November line-up of events beginning with the next No Pressure Read book. November’s No Pressure Community Read book is[Read More…]
IPO to Perform “Bach to Pops” on Village Green
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Musicians from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing on the Park Forest Village Green at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 2. The program “Bach to Pops” will include a wide variety of music from classical to ragtime to blues. The one-hour free performance features five IPO[Read More…]
A Guide to Recycling in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A recent article in eNews Park Forest addressed the need to reduce the contamination levels in recyclable materials collected every other week by Homewood Disposal Service, the trash and recycling collector for Park Forest. Higher contamination levels greatly slow down the material sorting process making recycling less efficient[Read More…]
Park Forest Targets Recycling Contamination Rate
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In August, Park Forest residents received a water bill insert noting that the village currently has a 30% recycling contamination rate. This number, provided by Homewood Disposal, which services the village, refers to the fact that 30% of the items placed in the green recycling bins for[Read More…]
