Feeling the winter ‘blahs’? Plan your garden, or get involved with the Park Forest Community Garden Project. Learn more below. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-January 2, 2012. Nothing helps to chase away the winter ‘blahs’ better than planning your garden for the upcoming growing season. If you’re new to gardening[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 26, 2011
The sun’s rays pierce through trees along Sauk Lake Christmas morning. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2011. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Winter/Spring 2012 brochure was mailed to all residents this week and offers several options to help your family become happy, healthy and fit in 2012. Keep[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 19, 2011
Sharon Stokes, President of the Chicago Chapter of the Montford Point Marine Association, with Congressional Gold Medal Recipients Theodore Peters, Wendell R. Ferguson, Park Forest resident Ed Fizer, James A. Reynolds and John Vanoy, at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2011. Do you know someone[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Close December 24 through January 3 for Repairs
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2011. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will close on Saturday, December 24 and remain closed until Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in order to complete much needed repairs to the Library. Special holiday loan periods will be applied to all items checkout out. Any items[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 12, 2011
Remember the blizzard, Park Forest? The snow season is so young. Here, a snow plow removes works the 211th Street Metra lot the morning of February 2, 2011. (Photo: Daniel Karwatka) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2011. Park Forest resident Ed Fizer will be recognized at the Village Board Meeting on[Read More…]
Rod Blagojevich Sentenced to 14 Years
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011. Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. He will remain free on bond until February 16 when he must report to prison. Blagojevich’ attorneys have previously indicated that they intend to appeal Blagojevich’ conviction.
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 5, 2011
Rider Carroll, a special friend of Rosemary Piser’s, meets Santa Claus for the first time. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2011. On Saturday, December 10, Thorn Creek Nature Center will be holding its third annual ‘Woodland Carols: Food Drive” to help those in need this holiday season. Last[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Winter 2012 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold four classes as part of its Winter 2012 Schedule. Classes will be given on Fridays, January 13 through March 2, at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Friday morning classes are scheduled: “A History of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 28, 2011
Officer Lee Elliot, here with wife Nicole and daughter Kaylee, was named the 2011 Park Forest Police Officer of the Year. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. A discussion on expanding Park Forest’s community gardens will take place at the Park Forest Environment Commission meeting that will be held on[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 21, 2011
Rev. Norval Brown of Grace United Protestant Church speaks at the annual Park Forest Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday at Congregation Am Echad. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2011. Unless you live on Mars, you know that the holiday shopping season officially kicks off on Friday. As you begin to[Read More…]
