Area J during the first snowfall of the season, in early January of this year. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2013. With predictions of much colder weather this week, help warm yourself up by thinking about spring activities! Nothing says ‘springtime’ like baseball and registration for the 2013 season of[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 7, 2013
Park Forest Police Chief Clifford Butz celebrated 30 years with the department last week with Deputy Chief Mike McNamara (left) and retired Police Chief Fran DioGuardi. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 7, 2013. Park Forest’s 2013 Winter-Spring Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all residents. As I’ve said[Read More…]
Holiday Recycling Available in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWPSF)—January 4, 2013. Looking for ways to recycle your Christmas tree or holiday lights that are no longer working? Through the month of January, Park Forest residents can drop off Christmas trees at the north end of the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 North Orchard, where they will[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission to Host Educational Forum on ‘Composting’ at the Park Forest Public Library on January 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2013. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to attend an educational forum on ‘Composting’ to be held on Saturday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Kate Bradley, Master Gardener, composter and traveling chef[Read More…]
‘Getting Ahead of the Green Curve’ to Be Discussed at January Park Forest Business Breakfast
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2012. Park Forest’s January Business Breakfast will present ‘Getting Ahead of the Green Curve’ on Thursday, January 17 at Dining on the Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. A complimentary full breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with the presentation beginning[Read More…]
Dave Rudolph to Perform at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on January 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2012. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse proudly presents Dave Rudolph on Saturday, January 12 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. You’ve probably heard of Dave on Dr. Demento, his original music in the Spencer’s Magic[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 24, 2012
If you look to the right, you can see the wreath on Park Forest Fire Department’s new LED readerboard/sign, made possible by grant dollars secured by the department. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 24, 2012. Wishing all our eNews readers the pleasures of the holidays – filled with warmth[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 17, 2012
A December dawn on Ash Street. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2012. A candlelight vigil to remember the children and adults who were tragically killed on Friday morning in Sandy Hook, Connecticut will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Park Forest[Read More…]
Commentary and Video: Remembering John Lennon
Commentary By Rosemary Piser Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2012. Thirty-two years ago today, a mentally ill individual extinguished the life of John Lennon – a man who tried to teach the world how to live in peace. Today many of the Baby Boomer generation like myself, will spend some time[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 10, 2012
Justice Mathais Delort, second from left, former Village Attorney for the Village of Park Forest, was sworn in last week as a member of the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Delort stands here, left to right, with Trustee Bonita Dillard, Mayor John Ostenburg, and Trustee Gary Kopycinski. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December[Read More…]
