Harrisburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2012. The National Weather Service reported that an EF4 tornado struck Harrisburg, Illinois just before 5 a.m. Top winds of 170 mph. were reported. At least six people have been killed. Hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed. Governor Pat Quinn has declared the small[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 27, 2012
Park Forest Baseball practices indoors at the old Zee One Auto building, refurbished and painted by PFBB. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- February 27, 2012. The 2012-2013 Park Forest vehicle stickers go on sale beginning Thursday, March 1. Vehicle stickers must be displayed, prior to May 1, on every vehicle[Read More…]
‘Through Two Sets of Eyes’ The Chicago Civil Rights Movement 1954 – 1984 to be Presented February 26
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2012. State Representative Al Riley and Congressman Danny K. Davis will present “Through Two Sets of Eyes” – The Chicago Civil Rights Movement 1954 – 1984 on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The presentation will take place at Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre, 401 Lakewood Boulevard, Park[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 20, 2012
A beaver dam in Krotiak Park on President’s Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-February 20, 2012. The Winter/Spring Edition of Park Forest Business News is now available on the Village’s website (www.villageofparkforest.com). The newsletter is brought to you by the Park Forest Economic Development & Planning Department and provides[Read More…]
‘American Dream, American Nightmare’ to be Screened Saturday, February 25 at UUCC
Discussion following film to include issues related to proposed Immigration Detention Center in Crete, IL Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2012. ‘American Dream, American Nightmare,’ will be shown on Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. ‘American Dream, American Nightmare,’[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 13, 2012
A deer recently investigated the land north of 26th Street. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2012. February is Black History Month — a time dedicated to celebrating and remembering the history, accomplishments, and triumphs of black American culture. Check out the ‘Black History Month Events’ section to see[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet February 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2012. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). “Rehibilitatuion Therapy” will be presented by Josh Feigl, Clinical Director of Flexeon Rehabilitation, Frankfort, IL. Josh is a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 6, 2012
African Expressions: Art and Artifacts of Africa is at Tall Grass Arts Associaion through March 18. More pictures hereon the ENEWSPF Facebook page. Like us today! Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2012. In case you missed the February 4th discussion at the Park Forest Library on ‘Natural Lawn Care’ given by[Read More…]
2nd Annual District 227 Community-Wide Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2012. The 2nd Annual District 227 Community-Wide Super Bowl Party will be held on Sunday, February 5. The event will be held in the new state-of-the art cafeteria at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. There will[Read More…]
Park Forest 2012 Community Garden Prepares for Growth
Last summer’s Community Garden at St. Irenaeus Church. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2012. The Village of Park Forest and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) are in the process of drafting a Sustainability Plan. Proposed goals have been drafted and are currently available on the Village’s[Read More…]
