Source: www.cambridgema.gov Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2015. Park Forest will be holding a Village-wide Garage Sale on September 18 through 20 (details can be found in the Related Article below). Wondering what to do with those unwanted ‘treasures’? Consider doing something worthwhile with those items instead of bringing them back[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 6, 2015
70,000 people packed Soldier Field in Chicago for each night of the final “Grateful Dead” concerts. (Photo: Shawn Carroll) More pictures from the Grateful Dead concert here. Join us on Facebook! Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2015. To honor the men and women who have answered the call to serve our[Read More…]
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
Investment Helps Improve Public Health and the Environment, Diversify Local Economy WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2015. Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a community’s emerging economic action plans. Under[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 29, 2015
Park Forest Baseball’s Alex Lileikis prepares for the village 4th of July a couple of years ago. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2015. The Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July festivities will include a parade, concert and fireworks. Specific details for the event on Saturday, July[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 22, 2015
A corner flower bed at Birch Street and Western Avenue. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2015. As many local historians will tell you, Park Forest was originally designed to provide housing for veterans earning it the nickname “GI town.” In keeping with this tradition, the Village will host[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 15, 2015
A brief glimmer of clarity through threatening clouds Sunday. Forecasts call for rain throughout the week. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. On Sunday, June 21st we will be celebrating Father’s Day – a day set aside to honor the contributions that fathers and father figures make in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 8, 2015
A tire swing at Winnebago Park. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2015. Park Forest’s 2015 Main Street Nights Concert series begins on Wednesday, February 10th. The 2015 series will take place every Wednesday evening through July 29th on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. Main Street Nights not[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 1, 2015
Winnebago Park. Take a stroll! (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2015. Park Forest staff are gearing up for another hot, busy summer at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Through Saturday, June 6, take advantage of early bird registration rates and save. Visit the Park Forest Aqua Center June[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 25, 2015
The Color Guard presents arms during Monday’s Memorial Day Service in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Pictures from 2015 Memorial Day Ceremony here. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015. On Monday we’ll be celebrating Memorial Day – a day usually spent with family and friends at backyard barbeques kicking off the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 18, 2015
The 2015 Rich East Business Professionals of America National Qualifiers (from left) Anna Kurnat, Sarah Abbott, Gabrielle Hernandez, Airreail Merritt and Christian Williams. They attended and competed in the National BPA Convention in Anaheim, Calif., in early May. (PHOTO SUPPLIED – STORY HERE) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2015. Park Forest[Read More…]
