Colleen Beecher (left) of Park Forest, Eric Muchnik and Marie Powers of Old Matteson, enjoy some afternoon rays at the Park Forest Aqua Center Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2011. On Monday, July 11, Park Forest Village Staff and representatives from Baxter & Woodman will conduct a[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Public Meetings on the Development of the Village of Park Forest’s Sustainability Plan
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2011. The Village of Park Forest is working closely with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a Sustainability Plan for the community – an important element in Mayor Ostenburg’s initiative to make Park Forest a model community for sustainability. It is also a[Read More…]
‘Eating Local’ Nutrition Workshops Being Held at St. James Health and Wellness Institute
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. Come discover the benefits of ‘Eating Local’ at the Nutrition Workshops to be held at St. James Health & Wellness Institute, 100 West 197th Place, Chicago Heights. The Nutrition Workshops will be conducted on Monday, July 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 4, 2011
Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm Band perform at last week’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 4, 2011. There’s no need to travel far to experience a great, all-American 4th of July celebration. Come and enjoy the Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July Celebration in[Read More…]
4th of July Activities In Park Forest Include Music, Parade, Fireworks
Members of Rich City Skate own the streets in last year’s 4th of July Parade in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Please note: This article is from July 2011. For July 4, 2012 information, please read: In And Around Park Forest Week Of July 2, 2012… Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Come[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 27, 2011
Francesca Wessely (left) and her mother Lynn share smiles during School District 163’s first annual golf outing held last week at the University Golf Club and Convention Center (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2011. As promised in his re-election campaign, Mayor Ostenburg has formed the Mayor’s Advisory Council[Read More…]
Bipartisan Bill Introduced Today to Remove Federal Prohibition on Marijuana
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2011. Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX) have introduced a bipartisan bill today that would end the federal prohibition on marijuana. H.B. 2306, the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 would allow states to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana without federal interference. The bill is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 20, 2011
Residents gather last week to plan the future of Park Forest with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2011. In 1945, the National Council of Garden Clubs started the Blue Star Marker project as a way to honor members of the Armed Forces.[Read More…]
Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Dies
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2011. Clarence ‘The Big Man’ Clemons died last night due to complications from a stroke he suffered on June 12. He was 69. Clemons played saxophone with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band since 1972. He also made numerous appearances as a guest musician and was featured[Read More…]
Benefit on Saturday, June 25 to Raise Funds to Beautify Park Forest Blue Star Marker Honoring Members of the Armed Forces
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2011. In 1945, the National Council of Garden Clubs started the Blue Star Marker project as a way to honor members of the Armed Forces. Signs with big blue stars were purchased by garden clubs and placed in all states along major highways to honor all[Read More…]
