Another rainy start to the Monday commute in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2015. It may be hard to believe but summer is just around the corner. The Village of Park Forest is now selling passes for the 2015 Aqua Center season. Since 1952, the Park Forest[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 4, 2015
A school bus waits at the intersection of Illinois Street and Western Avenue Monday morning. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2015. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. When trying to find the ‘right’ gift for Mom, remember to shop locally and avoid the stress of the crowded malls.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 27, 2015
A tree blossoms Monday in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. The newly elected and/or re-elected Village of Park Forest Officials from the April 7th local election will be sworn into office Tuesday evening, April 28th beginning at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 20, 2015
Public Works crews tackle a major water main break last October. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2015. Hydrant flushing begins in Park Forest on April 20 and will continue through Memorial Day. Hydrants are flushed to remove rust and sediment from the water system. Flushing will begin at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 13, 2015
John Ostenburg was handily re-elected mayor on April 7, 2015. (Photo: Rich Whitehead) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2015. Spring is here and it’s time to clean off all the remains of winter past. Park Forest’s first street sweeping of the year will take place on Monday, April 13 through Friday, April[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 6, 2015
James Kopycinski Jr. stands stands alone and sits with his sister Lillian on Easter Sunday. (Photo: Mom & Dad) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2015. Tuesday, April 7 is Election Day. Park Forest residents can vote at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a complete[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 30, 2015
Ready for summer? (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 30, 2015. The Village of Park Forest and the Park Forest Youth Commission are offering scholarships to four students from the Park Forest area. Scholarship applications are due on Tuesday, March 31. For additional information about the scholarships, visit the ‘Educational[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 23, 2015
Park Foresters woke up to more than a dusting of snow Monday morning. Forecasts call for the white stuff to possibly melt in the afternoon. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2015. Early voting for the April 7 consolidated general election begins on Monday, March 23. You can begin[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 16, 2015
A Sense of Place continues at Tall Grass Arts Association. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2015. The League of Women Voters of Park Forest is hosting a presentation by Cara Smith, Executive Director, Cook County Department of Corrections on mental health issues in the Cook County Jail on[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 23, 2015
George and Connie Manno enjoy the company of friends at St. Irenaeus’ Fish Fry Friday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2015. As I mentioned last week, I’ll be taking a hiatus from ‘In & Around Park Forest’ until March 16. I have attempted to include as much information[Read More…]
