The torch for the Special Olympics made its way north on Western Avenue last week surrounded with police escorts. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2011. Main Street Nights, one of Park Forest’s most popular summer events, begins on June 15 at 7 p.m. in the Park Forest DownTown[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Important Park Forest Community Meeting – Tuesday, June 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2011. The Village of Park Forest was selected by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to receive technical assistance to develop a housing policy plan. This plan will establish housing policies and strategies for the next 20 years. The next major milestone in this project is a public[Read More…]
‘Gas Hole’ Film Screening Saturday, June 18 at UUCC (Text/Video Trailer)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2011. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of the movie ‘Gas Hole.’ The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. ‘Gas Hole’ is an eye-opening[Read More…]
Cooling Centers Available In Park Forest During Extreme Heat
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Village of Park Forest has several designated cooling centers for residents to help cope with the extreme heat. Cooling centers are located at: Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard Park Forest Police Station, 200 Lakewood Boulevard[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Park Forest Historical Society will present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’ on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Theater, 340 Main Street, Park Forest. Willis Johnson, owner and operator from 1981-1986, and 1990 into 2002 will be[Read More…]
Huge Book and Bake Sale to Be Held at First Christian Church
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will be holding a Huge Book and Bake Sale June 18, June 25 and, June 26. Hours are: Saturday, June 18, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, Saturday, June 25, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, and Sunday, June[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 6, 2011
Mrs. Birdell Edwards registers Trevon, 5 (left), DeShaun, 7, and herself for the 2011 season at the Park Forest Aqua Center Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 6, 2011. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has selected Park Forest to provide technical assistance in the creation of a[Read More…]
Rotary Club of Park Forest to Host ‘An Evening with the Kings’ Fundraising Event
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2011. The Rotary Club of Park Forest will host a fundraising event titled ‘An Evening with the Kings’ on Saturday night, June 18th. The event will be held from 6 to 9 PM in the adjoining spaces of the Illinois Theatre Center and the Tall Grass[Read More…]
Garden House Residents Share 1,000 Years of Wisdom on TV’s Windy City Live
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2011. Today’s Windy City Live, the new ABC Chicago program that has taken over the old Oprah Winfrey time slot at 9 a.m., included an interview where several residents of Park Forest’s Garden House shared words of wisdom with contributor and Downers Grove native Mark DeCarlo.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 30, 2011
A willow tree on the edge of Central Park, near Freedom Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2011. The Park Forest American Legion will be holding a Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. on the Village Green, located at the corner of Main[Read More…]
