Author: Rosemary Piser

Park Forest Library Delayed Opening Tuesday, November 2

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010.  Due to Library renovations and for the safety of its patron’s, the Park Forest Library will delay opening on Tuesday, November 2nd until 1 p.m.    Source: Park Forest Library  

Change – It Doesn’t Come Easy or Quick

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2010. As everyone knows, on Tuesday, November 2 elections will take place. Everyone who has been watching television over the past few months knows that this certainly has been one of the most contentious and expensive elections in the history of our country. Republicans argue that[Read More…]

Suspicious Packages Found in Dubai and Great Britain Did Contain Explosive Materials

CHICAGO—(ENEWPSF)—October 29, 2010 – 3:40 PM (CST)  According to a statement made at the White House by President Obama, the two suspicious packages intended to be delivered to Chicago-area synagogues did contain explosive materials.  John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, informed the President at approximately 10:35 PM[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of October 25, 2010

Kevin Headley (standing) of Park Forest confers with Mike Jordan at the St. Irenaeus Spaghetti Dinner Sunday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2010. The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring the 2010 Safe Halloween Festivities on Sunday, October 31 in DownTown Park Forest. More than 500 ‘goblins and ghosts’[Read More…]

Mattie Allen and granddaughters

In and Around Park Forest October 18, 2010

Mattie Allen of Park Forest with her granddaughters at the Rich Township Fashion Show. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 18, 2010. Freedom Hall will be the location for the Park Forest Beautification Awards Reception on Sunday, October 24. The Beautification Awards Committee traveled throughout the Village during the summer[Read More…]

Mike Wheeler

In and Around Park Forest October 11, 2010

Fire Captain Michael Wheeler bows his head during the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- October 11, 2010. Hard to believe that there are only 3 more Saturday’s left before the Park Forest Farmers Market ends for the season. In addition to a wide-area[Read More…]

Park Forest Nurses Club to Hold 9th Annual Seminar

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2010.  The Park Forest Nurses Club will present its 9th Annual Seminar on Saturday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. “Dangerous Lab Values – Critical Results – Interpretation – Intervention,” will be[Read More…]

Budget awards presentation

In and Around Park Forest October 4, 2010

Mayor Ostenburg (left) and Finance Director Mary Dankowski receive the Distinguished Budget Award and Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from Kevin Wachtel of the Government Finance Officers Association. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— October 4, 2010. Petition packets are currently available at Village Hall for any resident interested[Read More…]

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