Mayor Ostenburg recognized student artists from SD 162: Amani Malvin-Taylor, Erica Satchell, Arianna Kelly, Ivy Weihert, Darriana Greer and Karah Polk. The students painted rain barrels were selected for the 2010 Village Sticker. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010. At last Monday’s Village Board’s Rules Meeting, Finance Director[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Keep Your Home: Loan Modification Workshop – Saturday, June 26
Updated May 14, 2010 — event has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 26 and relocated to Thornwood High School. Country Club Hills, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Chicago Community Trust and affiliates, in collaboration with the Illinois Housing Development Authority will host ‘Keep Your[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 3, 2010
State Rep. Al Riley presents Chris Blue with a resolution from the Illinois General Assembly honoring her on her retirement. The text of the resolution is here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2010. On Sunday, May 9 we will celebrate Mother’s Day – a day[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 26, 2010
Jon Asamoah (right) celebrates with Uncle Josh, mom Jeri, and dad Sam (seated) Saturday. Jon, a Rich East graduate and Ash Street Cooperative resident, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. (Story to follow. Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– April 26, 2010. The Park Forest’s Farmers Market will begin[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 19, 2010
Park Forest Baseball held its opening day parade Saturday. Hundreds showed for the traditional trek from Downtown Park Forest to Central Park. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Baseball Opening Day 2010 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2010. April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. However, forty years[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care: Growing Weed-Free Without Pesticides
“People should not be afraid of dandelions,” says Rachel Rosenberg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2010. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Chicago premiere screening at Columbia College of the documentary movie A Chemical Reaction. The movie documents one of the most powerful and effective community environmental[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 12, 2010
The Bathhouse/Environmental Classroom at the Park Forest Aqua Center is now solar heated. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2010. Park Forest residents may want to think twice before spending their hard-earned money on buying bottled water — not to mention adding more plastic bottles to the landfills —[Read More…]
Will County Public Meetings on District Deer Management Plan
A deer grazes in the co-ops last summer. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Will County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host public meetings to discuss its proposed plan to manage deer. Meetings are scheduled for: Tuesday, April 13 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, McKinley Woods, 25055 W.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 5, 2010
Village Manager Tom Mick (left-center) and Fire Chief Robert Wilcox (right) honor Ron Bonneau on his retirement as Executive Director of SouthCom. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2010. The warm temperatures last week found many of us beginning our outdoor chores and planning this year’s gardens. While many[Read More…]
U.S. Department of State Contributes $200 Million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2010. The United States is pleased to announce an initial contribution of $200 million toward the 2010 operations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The contribution will support UNHCR efforts worldwide. These activities include refugee returns to Afghanistan and Burundi; local integration and third-country[Read More…]
