Resident Barbara Gallagher caught this picture of the demolition of Wildwood School last week. “I remember learning the metric system there in fourth grade,” she commented on her Facebook account. (Used with permission) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2012.The Village of Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 26, 2012
Dorothy Bryant of Matteson picks up her Thanksgiving Dinner from Nick Janos at Southland Caterers last Thursday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 26, 2012. It’s the holiday shopping season once again. If you’re like me, you probably have a few people on that shopping list that you have a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 19, 2012
The publisher’s Thanksgiving dinner last year (minus the excellent cranberry sauce), courtesy Jim & Glenna Hennessy and Southland Caterers. We wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving! (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2012. On Thursday, most of us will sit down with family and friends and celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 12, 2012
Visitors admire the newly-unveiled Veterans Mural by Park Forest native Glen Davies. The mural dedication was part of the Veterans Day Recognition. More pictures available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2012. One of the things that has always impressed me about Park Forest is the way the[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, November 11, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012 — An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban direct-action cell leader Zafran during a security operation in Helmand province Saturday. Zafran was believed responsible for conducting improvised explosive device and ambush-style attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his death he was preparing future IED[Read More…]
UUCC’s Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present Mustard’s Retreat on Saturday, November 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2012. On Saturday, November 10 at 8 p.m., Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Mustard’s Retreat. For the past four decades, Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich & Michael Hough) has been entertaining audiences with its special brand of folk music. Highly acclaimed as not only songwriters, but as[Read More…]
Recycling at Its Best in Park Forest
This compost was donated by Larry Christiansen of Christiansen Farms, Peotone, IL. Bob Goeste of Star Disposal arranged for the transportation of the compost to St I’s. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 6, 2012. Ever wonder what happens to the lawn waste that you put in those brown bags for pick[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 5, 2012
Perhaps not our most picturesque placement for this article, but these bags hold a lot of warmth, over 200 winter coats already donated at Tower Cleaners through the Park Forest Rotary Club winter clothing drive. More information can be found below. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2012. The Park[Read More…]
Hurricane Sandy Tide and Water Level Predictions, Oct. 29, 2012 12 PM EDT
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012 – 12 PM EDT NOAA and NOAA Partnership Stations Relative to the Storm As of 10/29/2012 12:00 EDT, water levels from the Atlantic coast of Maryland to New England are rising. Water levels from Ocean City, MD to Kings Point, NY range from 3.9 to 5.2[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 29, 2012
Tia, Jacob and Faith Nichols of Sauk Village and Adellar Laye of Park Forest showed up shortly after 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Park Forest Village Hall to be first in line for early voting. The lines were steady all day long. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-October 29, 2012.[Read More…]
