Lisa Thomas of Park Forest poses a question at the Neighborhood Meeting hosted by the Village Board last Wednesday at Dining on the Green. About 60 residents attended. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2010. Park Forest and other south-suburban residents are well-aware of the high density levels of[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Help Drive ENEWSPF: eNews Park Forest Announces Spring Fund Raising Event
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–As our loyal readers are aware, eNews Park Forest began as a source for Park Forest residents to obtain local news. Based on the input of our readers, the scope of eNews was expanded to provide the latest local and national news. According to readership statistics, our readership[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 22, 2010
The Park Forest Village Board meets Monday, March 22. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– You should have received your 2010 Census form this week in the mail. The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data[Read More…]
Final Health Insurance Reform Legislation
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2010. The final health insurance reform legislation that will be voted on by the House this weekend, and debated in the Senate soon after, is now available at: http://rules.house.gov/bills_details.aspx?NewsID=4606 Source: rules.house.gov
Film Screening ‘A Chemical Reaction’ Saturday, March 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2010. The film ‘A Chemical Reaction’ will be screened on Saturday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at Columbia College’s Ferguson Auditorium 600 S. Michigan, Chicago. ‘A Chemical Reaction’ explores how the elimination of lawn pesticides transformed one community in Canada, and how their actions impacted the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 15, 2010
All That Jazz continues at Tall Grass Arts Association this week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2010. Anna Soloff, Village of Park Forest Program Supervisor, is trying to raise funds to build a dog shelter for the Park Forest Bark District in order to allow animals and their owners[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 8, 2010
Park Forest’s own Deana Williams sings at Saturday’s Haiti Relief performances at Freedom Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2010. The former Eagle Theater, 340 Main St. in DownTown Park Forest has been renamed Holiday Star Theater and is getting a makeover. Kenny Yochelson, the new owner, has[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 1, 2010
Michael Jackson impersonator Enrico "Rico" Hampton owns the stage at Freedom Hall Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. The 2010-2011 Park Forest vehicle stickers go on sale beginning March 1st. Before you place the new sticker on your windshield, be sure to check out the art work[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 22, 2010
Park Forest Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Sauk Trail Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2010. Recently returned home to Park Forest after spending a few weeks in Europe. One of the highlights of the trip was attending the Eric Clapton[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 1, 2010
Dr. Blondean Davis, Superintendent of School District 162, makes a presentation to the Village Board regarding the proposed charter school. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2010. At 7:30 AM EST on Tuesday, February 2 in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil will emerge while observers anxiously look to see if his[Read More…]
