Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for eNews Park Forest about free Home Energy Assessment offered through ComEd and Nicor.  To be honest, the program seemed too good to be true.  To check it out, I signed up for an assessment of my house in[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Shop for your fruits and vegetables while accompanied by classical music from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) at the Park Forest Farmers Market on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m.  The 30-minute pop-up concert will feature a string trio from the IPO playing selections from Vivaldi, Handel,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark your calendars! The Park Forest Public Library has announced its line-up for October which features both in-person and virtual events and projects for adults and children. Please note that patrons can register for all library events and projects shown below on the library website. October’s Community[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a year’s absence due to COVID, the 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 accompanied by a wide array of musical performances on both days. On Saturday, Park Forest will present Main Street Music Fest featuring four groups, according to Chuck Sabey, Park[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 after taking 2020 off due to COVID concerns. The fair runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days and, as in the past, is located on the Village Green and Main Street in Downtown Park Forest. [Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bonita Parker, ComEd External Affairs Manager, provided the annual electric service reliability report at the August 16 Park Forest Board Meeting.  As part of her report, Parker noted that since 2018, about 900 Park Forest customers have taken advantage of at least one aspect of ComEd’s energy[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Work began this week on the latest Park Forest home rehabilitation by the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI). The two-bedroom house with a large family room located at 74 Marquette Street has been vacant for many years and will need significant repairs before it is ready for[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The last Main Street Nights of the season will occur too soon, this Wednesday, August 18 on the Village Green.  The season was extended a week when the June 30 event was postponed due to rain.  The performers scheduled to appear that evening will be returning this[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library has announced its line-up for September which features events of interest to patrons of all ages.  For the younger crowd, there will be a Back-to-School Giveaway on Friday, September 3 at 11 AM with the first 20 kids getting a backpack full[Read More…]