Coming next summer: the Orchard Drive redesign and resurfacing project, tentatively on schedule. (Graphic: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2011. Park Forest’s final Main Street Nights concert for the 2011 season will take place on Wednesday, August 10 with a performance by Lynne Jordan and the Shivers and the screening[Read More…]
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Park Forest Environment Commission Reschedules Rain Barrel Sales Dates
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2011. The Park Forest Environment Commission has rescheduled its August and September dates for selling rain barrels at the Farmers Market. Rain barrels can be purchased for $55 each on: Saturday, August 13, and Saturday, September 10 For additional information on rain barrels, please e-mail Jim[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society to Hold Two Hummingbird Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2011. On Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm, Thorn Creek Audubon Society will sponsor a slide program on hummingbirds and hummingbird festivals in Illinois. Vernon Kleen, a retired avian ecologist, will explain the status of hummingbirds in Illinois, hummingbird banding, and what happens at hummingbird festivals. The[Read More…]
Park Forest American Legion to Hold Concert Fundraiser to Benefit Honor Flight Chicago
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011. Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights, will hold an outdoor concert fundraiser on Saturday, August 27 from 5 p.m. to ??. All ticket and raffle proceeds will benefit Honor Flight Chicago that recognizes our veterans, particularly those who served in[Read More…]
House Passes Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Compromise Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. The House of Reprentatives has passed the controversial bipartisan debt ceiling compromise bill, ‘The Budget Control Act of 2011.’ In addition to raising the nation’s debt ceiling in order to avoid a default on the national debt, the bill will: Establish caps on discretionary spending through 2021;[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 1, 2011
Creole Stomp entertains during last Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2011. It’s that time of the year when you can see mom’s smile growing bigger each day and children looking a bit sad as it’s time to register for the upcoming school year. Information[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 25, 2011
Mayor Ostenburg, far right, joins owners and employees of Last Minute Copy Center in DownTown Park Forest last week for the store’s official ribbon cutting. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-July 25, 2011. As we experience another hot, summer week, it’s hard to believe that the start of school is just around[Read More…]
Free Movie and Discussion of ‘Knocking’, Saturday, July 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2011. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Knocking’ on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie screening. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Knocking’ is a film that opens the[Read More…]
Extreme Warm Weather Safety Tips
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2011. With temperatures predicted to be in the high 90s this week and humidity bringing the heat index into the 100+ range, please remember that this extremely warm weather poses health risks not only for the elderly and disabled, but for those who work out doors[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 18, 2011
Illinois Theatre Center co-founder Etel Billig answers a question electronically at the public meeting hosted by CMAP. Etel and 50 other participants gave their input on creating a sustainability plan for Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2011. Park Forest’s DownTown Business District will be hosting its[Read More…]
