Children dance on the Village Green at Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2010. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips from the Park Forest Police Department to keep in mind[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Charges Against Robert Blogojevich Dropped
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. Federal prosecutors have dropped all four charges against Robert Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich. Prosecutors intend to begin the retrial of the former governor in early January 2011. The judge approved for payment of two attorneys to represent Rod Blagojevich at taxpayer’s[Read More…]
Southland Community Associates of Art Institute of Chicago Annual Membership Tea
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to its Annual Membership Tea on Wednesday, September 8 at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Tea will be served at 1 P.M. in[Read More…]
Park Forest Partners With Habitat for Humanity To Reduce Vacant Homes, Assist Families
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to purchase and rehabilitate several vacant, foreclosed homes and sell the properties to income qualified families. A recent award of $500,000 from Cook County will fund the purchase and rehabilitation efforts. The Village will look to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 23, 2010
Brian Machay serves chocolate-covered treats at last week’s wine and chocolate tasting at the Illinois Theater Center and Tall Grass Arts Association. The event was truly a Sterling Celebration – brought to you by Evelyn Sterling of the Village of Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2010.[Read More…]
Patrick Fitzgerald – It’s Time to Know When to Fold ‘Em
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2010. Today, a jury of his peers found Rod Blogojevich guilty on one of the twenty-four counts he was charged with. As one could expect, Blogojevich’s attorneys vowed to appeal the charge while U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said a retrial would be held as soon as[Read More…]
Rod Blagojevich Found Guilty of Single Count
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2010. The jury in the trial of former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich has just announced that they have a verdict on one of the 24 charges against him and his brother, Robert. The jury found Rod Blagojevich guilty on Count 24 – making false statements during[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 16, 2010
Children play musical chairs at Ash Street Cooperative’s Old Fashion Block Party Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. The Park Forest Youth Commission will be holding their 11th annual Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, August 28 on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. This year’s theme[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 9, 2010
A foot and bike bridge crosses a creek in one of the Village’s many parks. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 9, 2010. In just a matter of weeks, many will be sending their children away to college. Parents are reminded to take some time to discuss common sense[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 2, 2010
Guitarra Azul entertains at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— August 2, 2010. For those that have children returning to school soon, keep in mind that Governor Quinn recently enacted legislation that created a statewide sales tax holiday from August 6 through 15 to help families pay[Read More…]
