Members of the Park Forest Fire and Police Departments stand attentively at Saturday’s dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The Village Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 12 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 12, 2009
The Environment Commission planted a tree Saturday at the dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. Left to right: Chairman Dave Bartlett, Rosemary Piser, Staff Liaison Rob Gunther, and Kevin Headley. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The LaRabida Children’s Advocacy offices attached to the Park Forest Police Department’s building has[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 5, 2009
Susan White, RN, gives Police Chief Tom Fleming a flu shot at the Park Forest Health Department Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— October 5, 2009. One of the things that drew me to the south suburbs many years ago was its dedication to the arts. Recently, I learned about[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of October 5, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg presents Tom Houlihan with a resolution honoring Governors State University on its 40th anniversary. Mr. Houlihan works in GSU’s Department of Marketing, Promotions, and Publications. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —October 5, 2009. Village Management Library Renovation Project At the September 29 meeting of the Village Board,[Read More…]
Do You Have a Family Emergency Plan?
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Do you have a Family Emergency Plan? September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and the Park Forest Fire Department wants to help you develop a plan in the event of an emergency. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 28, 2009
Saturday was Kiwanis Pancake Day in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Kiwanis Pancake Day 2009 Updated 09/28/09 at 1:14 p.m. with revised information regarding the Park Forest House Tour. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— September 28, 2009. If you attended this year’s Park Forest Art Fair, you may have[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of September 28, 2009
The Village Board Room. (PHOTO ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — September 28, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting – September 29 The next meeting of the Village Board will be held on Tuesday, September 29 beginning at 8 p.m. The meeting is scheduled as such in observance of the Yom[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of September 21, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg with 2009 Good Egg Award recipients Alfreda Keller (left) and Sherry M. Marnell. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF) – Week of September 21, 2009. Park Forest Community Development Building This week, 168 inspections were performed. These included new construction, re-occupancy, inspector initiated and referral/complaint. In the month[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 21, 2009
The Sauk Trail Rose Society recently held a Rose Show at the Illinois Theater Centre. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The leaves are changing colors and the early morning chill makes it hard to deny that fall has arrived. But the changing seasons certainly do not mark the end of[Read More…]
National Preparedness Month – Basics of Survival from the PFFD
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it is best to think first about the basics of survival, i.e., fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. The following items are recommended for inclusion in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit: Water One gallon of water per person per[Read More…]
