Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2012. With the weather forecasters predicting 90+ degree days, Park Forest residents are reminded that the Village has several designated cooling centers located at: Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard The Park Forest Police Station, 200 Lakewood Boulevard Residents[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 18, 2012
School Board member Margaret McDannel (left) greets Trustee Bonita Dillard at School District 163’s golf outing last week. Belinda Mosby and Blackhawk School Principal Bessie Boyd volunteered to register attendees as well. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2012. Park Forest Baseball will hold a baseball outing on Wednesday,[Read More…]
‘The 11th Hour’ to be Shown at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Saturday, June 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2012. On Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m., Leonardo DeCaprio’s documentary ‘The 11th Hour’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. A discussion will take place following the movie. The movie screening is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 11, 2012
Alia Davis (left, behind counter) registers Rhonda Hayslett’s membership at Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center on Saturday, the 4th anniversary of the gym. Earl Davis (right) shows off an award recognizing his stewardship running the business. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 11, 2012. Park Forest’s Main Street Nights[Read More…]
Crete Withdraws from Consideration as Site for New Federal Immigration Detention Center
CRETE—(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2012. The Crete Village Board on Monday unanimously voted to withdraw the community from consideration for a federal immigration detention center. The vote followed months of organized opposition to the proposed site. Community members began a grassroots movement opposing the plan last December. A petition drive resulted in[Read More…]
Grace United Protestant Church to Hold ‘Passport to Adventure’ Vacation Bible School
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2012. Fasten your seat belts and join the fun at ‘Passport to Adventure,’ Vacation Bible School at Grace United Protestant Church, 266 Somonauk, Park Forest. The adventure will take place on July 9 through July 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Activities will[Read More…]
Dunagains Irish Pub Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2012. Dunagains Irish Pub, 90 South Orchard, Park Forest, will be having their ‘official’ Grand Opening Party and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 9 at 12 noon. Following the ceremony, Dunagains will be hosting a BBQ to celebrate its 6th Month Anniversary. You can enjoy[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 4, 2012
Former directors at the 60th Anniversary of the Park Forest Health Department: Dr. Alice Racher, Christine Blue, Neena ‘Bonnie’ Longley, Lois Coxworth-Gallagher. More photos here. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 4, 2012. Opening day at the Park Forest Aqua Center is Saturday, June 9. There will be open swim, music[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 28, 2012
The caboose at Park Forest’s developing Rail Fan Park is in place. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2012. On Monday, we will celebrate Memorial Day — a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United State Armed Forces. The Park Forest American Legion[Read More…]
Park Forest Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held Monday, May 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2012. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United State Armed Forces. The Park Forest American Legion will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. on the Village Green in DownTown[Read More…]
