Jasmine Perkins of Richton Park smiles as she serves patrons Saturday at the 2010 Kiwanis Pancake Day featuring the Pankatron. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2010. The Park Forest Environment Commission, Thorn Creek Audubon Society and Governors State University (GSU) are hosting a screening of the environmental movie,[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Tickets Now on Sale for Safer Pest Control Project’s Ladybug Bash
Evanston, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) will hold its Ladybug Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL. Come and enjoy delicious food including pizza from Union Restaurant, bid on cool items in the silent auction, groove[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 20, 2010
Chilren create works of art at the 2010 Park Forest Art Fair. (Photo: Peter Schaper) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 20, 2010. The 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, a Park Forest tradition, will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot outside Village Hall,[Read More…]
Counterpoint: Business in Park Forest at What Cost?
Commentary By Rosemary Piser Associate Editor As was the case with many of my neighbors, I was shocked to learn that professional con-man and former manager of the Holiday Star Theater, Kenny Arron (aka Yochelson) had been arrested. Like many in Park Forest, I had a series of very unpleasant[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for ME4E National Public Lands Day Event in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2010. ME4E will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Thursday, September 23rd as part of a national initiative. Over 170,000 volunteers will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places. The NPLD is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 13, 2010
‘Good Egg’ recepient Jesse Martinez (left) talks with Village Manager Tom Mick (far right) and Mayor John Ostenburg (center). (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2010. Work has begun on the new mural in DownTown Park Forest. Twin brothers, Aaron and Alan Hicks, also known as the “Twin Hicks”[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 6, 2010
A tire swing in one of Park Forest’s parks waits for a child to play. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2010.The Park Forest 2010 Autumn Recreation Programs & More and Fall/Winter 2010 – 2011 Calendar of Events brochures were mailed last week to Park Forest residents. If you[Read More…]
Church Ladies of St. Irenaeus Parish to Host Community Rummage Sale
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2010. The Church Ladies of St. Irenaeus Parish will host a Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be tables both inside and outside with lots of great stuff for sale — some of it may even have[Read More…]
President Obama: American Combat Mission in Iraq Has Ended
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2010. President Obama in tonight’s prime time address from the Oval Office announced that "…the American combat mission in Iraq has ended." The President said that the "…Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country." Obama reminded the public his Administration has accomplished the[Read More…]
Park Forest Ready for 3rd Annual Running of Park Forest Scenic 5 and More
Runners begin the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This Labor Day, plan on joining the fun in Park Forest during the 3rd Annual running of the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. The race has been reconstituted onto a 5 mile course and[Read More…]
