Sue Brazzale shows her granddaughter some smartphone applications prior to Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2015. As you know, on Tuesday, April 7 voters in Park Forest will elect candidates to serve as Mayor, Village Trustee and Library Board Trustee. The Non-Partisan[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 9, 2015
Park Forest Village Hall after the 5th worst storm in Chicago history. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. If you have a case of the ‘winter blahs,’ the folks at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) may be able to help. UUCC will host a Healthy Living Session[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 2, 2015
The Park Forest Police Department announced new Deputy Chief Paul Winfrey. (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. School District 227 will host an interactive workshop for parents on Tuesday, February 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Rich Township High School District 227 Administrative Center, 20550 South Cicero in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 26, 2015
Believe it or not, it’s almost time to reserve your pavillion for summer picnics. (Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2015. The 2015 Park Forest Idols Battle of the Suburbs will showcase talented people from the south suburban area. This year’s event will be taking place on Saturday, January 31[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 19, 2015
Thorne Creek charts its path on a sunny Sunday afternoon. (Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2015. The first of three Candidates Forums will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 1 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 12, 2015
(Source: uoregon.edu) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2015. It certainly hasn’t been a very good year for Chicago Bears fans. But if you’re looking for some great football action Monday night, be sure to catch the National College Football Championship when the University of Oregon Ducks, led by its Heisman Trophy[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 5, 2015
Winter’s icy chill has finally descended on Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) N.B. This art week article did not appear last week. That was not the fault of the author, Rosemary Piser, who had her article submitted on time. That was the fault of the editor and publisher, Gary Kopycinski.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 22, 2014
One of our favorite shots ever, Winnebago Park, for you during these dreary days of winter. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2014. Saw a bumper sticker on a car the other day that read, “the best things in life….aren’t things.” The older we get, the meaning of these[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 15, 2014
We can count our blessings for now. Not all that long ago, this was our winter. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2014. Hard to believe that Christmas is 10 days away. With the stores getting more crowded each day, you can save yourself a lot of stress this[Read More…]
Rosetta Fuels Debate on Origin of Earth’s Oceans
First measurements of comet’s water ratio EU–(ENEWSPF)–11 December 2014. ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft has found the water vapour from its target comet to be significantly different to that found on Earth. The discovery fuels the debate on the origin of our planet’s oceans. The measurements were made in the month following[Read More…]
