Don’t miss the Annual Pumpkin Smash this November! Bring your pumpkins for launching with a catapult or smashing with a sledgehammer!
Author: John Hudzik
“NovemberFest” Returns and Other November Activities at the Park Forest Library
Head to the Park Forest Library on November 18th for the annual NovemberFest Fall Festival! Live music, crafts, giveaways & more.
SSTI: Transforming an Empty Home on Gentry St. Into a Move-In Ready Property
The story behind 244 Gentry Street, Park Forest, IL, and how SSTI transformed it from a dilapidated building to a state-of-the-art house.
At Long Last, Somonauk Nature Adventure Park Officially Opens
Somonauk Nature Adventure Park officially opens with Fall Fest! There were Main Street Market vendors, games, giveaways, and more.
Discover Parks Forest’s Potpourri Lectures Series & More at the Library
Don’t miss the “Potpourri of Lectures” series at the Park Forest Library with talks on “Inez de Castro,” “Wild West,” & Park Forest’s 75th year.
South Suburban Airport Bill Signed in IL: The Impact
Congresswoman Robin Kelly gathered numerous political leaders to celebrate the passage of an amendment to the South Suburban Airport Act.
Brian Rzyski Sworn in as Park Forest Police Chief
Twenty-three-year department member Brian Rzyski was sworn in Monday evening as the 14th Police Chief of Park Forest.
Grand Opening of Somonauk Park and Fall Fest Set for September 30
September 30 is the official grand opening date of the Somonauk Nature Adventure Park as well as the return of the Park Forest Fall Fest.
Representative Robin Kelly’s Perspectives on Abortion, the Digital Divide, and Climate Change
We had the opportunity to meet with Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Here we focus on abortion, the digital divide, and climate change.
Park Forest Library Celebrates Card Sign-Up Month with Computer Classes, Colson Whitehead, and More
Celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month, the PFPL is offering a gift to all residents who sign up or renew library cards in September.
