A fireworks display created by James Kopycinski briefly illuminates the Florida sky in the form of a palm tree on the 4th of July. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2014. Bring your old clothing and shoes to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 12 from 9[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 30, 2014
Help the St. Irenaeus Community Garden win a $15,000 grant. See below.. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The Village of Park Forest has scheduled a full slate of events for the 4th of July holiday celebration. The event will begin with a parade that will starts at 6[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 23, 2014
The carnival returned to Park Forest last week. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Video: Sights and Sounds of the 2014 Park Forest Carnival Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2014. Representative Anthony DeLuca will be hosting a free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar on Wednesday, June 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Rich Township Senior[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 16, 2014
Mayor Ostenburg and Senior Trustee Mae Brandon work to feed the multitudes at the resident appreciation BBQ last Wednesday. (Photo: Trustee Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2014. The Carnival is coming to Park Forest thanks in large part to the Park Forest Youth Commission that has undertaken much preparation[Read More…]
Governor Jindal to Sign Package of Legislation Restricting Sex Education and Safe, Legal Abortion in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2014. At a press conference later today held at a church in West Monroe, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will sign into law a series of bills that amount to dangerous restrictions on sex education and safe, legal abortion. Of most concern is a law that could[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 9, 2014
Main Street Nights returns Wednesday with CN-Little Obie, the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Park Forest Idols, and Banda Rika. Also on the agenda this summer, Creole Stomp (above). (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2014. Park Forest’s Main Street Nights kicks off on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 2, 2014
Park Forest observed Memorial Day with an inspiring view of Old Glory. (Photo: Brian Gallagher) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Memorial Day Observance 2014 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2014. After a long, cold winter, staff is gearing up for another hot, busy summer at Chicagoland’s premiere outdoor pool, the Park Forest Aqua[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 26, 2014
High Tea attendees enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion including a Tea Cup Raffle. Sertoma Centre, Inc. and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center are hosting this unique event on Wednesday, June 4 at Crystal Tree Country Club in Orland Park, IL at 11 am. (Photo: Backbeat Photography)[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 19, 2014
Glen Rosenquist (L) and John Wisnewski ready to serve at the St. Irenaeus stand at the Park Forest Farmers Market. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. If you’re curious about the status of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the League of Women Voters of the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 12, 2014
Spring is in full bloom in Park Forest. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2014. The 41st Annual Park Forest Farmers’ Market is now open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 25. The Market’s weekly items for sale include fresh vegetables, fruits, organic breads, salsa, specialty produce[Read More…]
