Patricia Weikersheimer of Downers Grove, IL, shows her jewelry to Elizabeth Webb (Homewood) and Joan Towle (Tinley Park). Weikersheimer won first prize at this year’s Park Forest Art Fair. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fall activities kick-off this week with a bang in Park Forest. In addition to the events[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Park Forest Fire Department: National Preparedness Month
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– September 7, 2009. September is National Preparedness Month. The U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA and the Park Forest Fire Department believe preparing in advance can lessen or eliminate deaths, injuries and property damage from natural or man-made disasters. For this reason, each of us should take the time[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of September 7, 2009
Park Forest Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– September 7, 2009. Village Hall Closed Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Village Hall will reopen for business at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. Village Board Rules Meetings The[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 7, 2009
It was just about a year ago that Park Forest saw flooding in Somanauk Park and surrounding areas after a torrential rain storm. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– September 7, 2009. Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer and start of the fall season. According to predictions made in[Read More…]
Back to School Safety Tips from the Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you are out and about around town: When backing out of a driveway or leaving a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg addresses the gathering at the dedication of Sauk School Sunday as District 162 Superintendent Dr. Blondean Davis looks on. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. The 2009 Autumn Recreation Programs & More brochure was mailed late last week. There are many programs, classes and events[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Phoenix Mayor Terry R. Wells (center), a member of the Board of Directors of Pace, presents Park Forest with a check for $60,000 to the Village of Park Forest from Pace for the Jolly Trolley. “We have a great relationship with Park Forest,” Mayor Wells said, “and PACE would like[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 24, 2009
The Village Board is scheduled to meet with the Board of Education of School District 163 Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– School District 163 Meeting – August 24 The Village Board will meet jointly with the School Board for School District 163 on[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 24, 2009
The lush Park Forest Central Park Wetlands, home to over 100 species of birds. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Many events are taking place in Park Forest this week and in the near future. It’s never too soon to start making your plans. Send information concerning your community activities or[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Health Care Reform Resources
Analysis By Rosemary Piser Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The time has come for comprehensive health care reform that will put the United States on a path to the delivery of high performance health care for all its citizens. According to data published by the Department of Health and Human Services, in[Read More…]
