Representatives from the DownTown’s Quality Classic Health and Fitness Center were on hand recently for Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. As we all are aware, it is very important to shop locally and support our community businesses. The Village of Park Forest is providing[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 8, 2013
Alex Lileikis, of Park Forest Baseball’s Pinto White Sox (7-8 year olds), prepares for last week’s 4th of July parade. Alex’s coaches are Dean Dubois and Tom Mick. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2013. Slowly getting settled in my new place in Eugene, with “slow” being the operative[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 1, 2013
Olympia Fields Administrator David Mekarski discusses the village’s 9-11 memorial prior to a recent meeting of the SouthCom board. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 1, 2013. Greetings from my new home in Eugene, Oregon. Fortunately, my move out west went better than expected and both car and truck survived the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 10, 2013
Commissioner Nissim Eskenazi shares the names of the commissions he chairs at a Monday evening meeting on the Illinois Open Meetins Act. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2013. Park Forest’s Main Street Nights kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard. The[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 3, 2013
Rosemary Piser with Village Manager Tom Mick, prior to last Monday’s meeting of the village board where Rosemary was honored with a proclamation. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 3, 2013. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services for more than 725 individuals with developmental, physical[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 27, 2013
Montford Point Marine and Congressional Gold Medal recipient Ed Fizer was in attendance at Park Forest’s 2013 Memorial Day service. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2013. Park Forest’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 20, 2013
Heat’s on. Time to relax. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2013. While our spring weather has certainly been unpredictable, we know that soon we’ll be turning on the air conditioners for the hot weather that is ahead. You can learn how to keep your summer electricity bills under control through[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 13, 2013
Spring buds on DownTown trees are giving way to summer green. Almost time for higher temps and Aqua Center swimming. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Park Forest will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 29, 2013
Time is running out to get your 2013-2014 vehicle sticker before paying a premium! (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-April 29, 2013. Attention all Park Forest procrastinators – vehicle stickers for the 2013-2014 period must be purchased and displayed on all vehicles registered in Park Forest by April 30, 2013. The[Read More…]
Central Park Observation Deck Re-Dedication to be Held Saturday, April 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2013. Last June a fire completely destroyed the Central Park Wetlands Observation Deck in Park Forest. A grassroots fundraising effort was undertaken in which more than $5,000 was collected to replace the deck. These efforts were led by the Park Forest Rotary Club, the Park Forest[Read More…]
