The torched remains from the Central Park Observation Deck after it was set on fire last June. The newly rebuilt Observation Deck will be dedicated Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2013. Last June a fire completely destroyed the Central Park Wetlands Observation Deck in Park Forest. A grassroots[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 15, 2013
Retiring Village Trustees Ken Kramer and Bonita Dillard were honored Sunday for their combined 42 of service to the residents of Park Forest: 28 years for Trustee Kramer and 14 for Trustee Dillard. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2013. Prairie State College is inviting job seekers to attend[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 8, 2013
Are you ready for swimming weather at the Park Forest Aqua Center? (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2013. This year’s Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at Freedom hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. A reception for the inductees will[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Present Innisfree Classical Folk Ensemble on Saturday, April 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2013. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents the Innisfree Classical Folk Ensemble on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Innisfree is a Chicago based group who have enjoyed exploring and playing Celtic and Appalachian folk music for over 20 years. Second place winners in “Ensemble Arrangements”[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 1, 2013
We’re calling this photo "Blackhawk Drive Before Resurfacing." The construction project is slated to begin April 15. A letter will be sent next week to all residents of Blackhawk Drive with details. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2013. The April 15th tax deadline is right around the corner.[Read More…]
For Park Forest Village Trustee: Robert McCray, Jonathan Vanderbilt, Theresa M. Settles
Jonathan Vanderbilt (right) "will bring a unique perspective and fresh ideas to the Board." (ENEWSPF) Commentary By Rosemary Piser Associate Editor Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2013. On April 9th, Park Forest residents will have the opportunity to elect three Trustees to the Village Board. Park Forest, like many communities, is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 25, 2013
The Village Board Room was at or over capacity for the final Candidates’ Forum Sunday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2013. The festival of Passover begins on Monday, March 25th. Passover commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt and is one of the Jewish religion’s most[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 18, 2013
Monday night’s Park Forest Village Board Meeting will include a resolution recognizing the tenure of retiring Fire Chief Bob Wilcox. (PHOTO: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2013. Monday night’s Park Forest Village Board Meeting will include a resolution recognizing the tenure of Fire Chief Bob Wilcox who will be retiring.[Read More…]
Park Forest Trustee Elections: Don’t be Fooled by Promises that Can’t Be Kept
Who sits in these seats? You decide. (ENEWSPF) Is the Village planning to tear down the co-ops? Can Park Forest simultaneously cut taxes and deliver needed services to residents? Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2013. On April 9th, Park Forest residents will have the opportunity to elect three Trustees to the[Read More…]
Join the Park Forest 2013 Community Garden Project
Rosemary Piser (far right) works with volunteers last summer on the community garden near the Park Forest Fire Department. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2013. The days are longer, the snow has melted and spring is in the air – all signs that the gardening season is upon us. The[Read More…]
