Mr. George Green of Ford Heights is one of the 2014 recipients of the Commission on Human Relations Good Egg award. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 22, 2014. The weather has chilled somewhat but there’s still plenty of time left to visit the Farmers Market. Why not make a[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 15, 2014
Have you spent time at Park Forest’s Rail Fan Park recently? (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2014. DownTown Park Forest will be the ‘happening place’ this upcoming weekend with a variety of activities and events taking place. Tall Grass Arts Association will host the 59th Annual Park Forest[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 8, 2014
Quincy Wright and Brenda Thomas of Park Forest shop at Patty Cakes Boutique at the Farmers Market. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. The final date to bring your old clothing and/or shoes to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market for recycling is Saturday, September 13. USAgain, a green,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 1, 2014
"Who? Me?" A classic from this summer’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2014. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 Good Egg Award. Do you know someone who’s gone beyond the call of duty — possibly a neighbor,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 25, 2014
Volunteer are the backbone of any organization. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2014. If you are a resident of Park Forest and are running out of places to store your old personal documents, check stubs, bank statements, etc., the Village will be able to help you with this[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 18, 2014
Families and friends enjoy the Blooze Brothers at this summer’s last Main Street Nights event. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. When we think about the music of the 60’s and 70’s you often think about groups like the Beatles or Rolling Stones. But there were many solo[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 11, 2014
A bench waits for a walker at Winnebago Park. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update August 11, 12:56 AM: The village board will NOT meet on Monday, August 11, as previously reported here. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2014. School District 227 will host its 3rd Annual Parenting in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 4, 2014
The Big Bopper entertains recently at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. With the stores now holding ‘Back to School’ sales, it’s a sure sign that summer is nearly over. Hopefully this winter won’t be as brutal as the one we just experienced, but just[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 28, 2014
Meghan Mick (center) wins a gift basket from Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center, presented by Rhonda Glover (left) and Mary Grimm, at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. The Village of Park Forest will host a special Job Training Program presentation for Park Forest[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 21, 2014
Grammy Award winning Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience performs at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area is hosting their annual Summer Breakfast on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 9:00 AM at the Park Forest[Read More…]
