Residents attend a Business After Hours last Wednesday in Dining on the Green. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2009. With stores and shopping networks having Christmas in July sales, there’s no doubt that summer is drawing to a close. So it’s time to stop putting off participating in Park[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009
Members of PAAC in front of a helicopter that landed for them last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With school supplies replacing the gardening supplies at many area stores, there’s no doubt that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Don’t put off participating in Park Forest’s many activities[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009
Main Street Nights continue in Park Forest, featuring Cold Blooded Creatures last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest’s elected officials, management and staff continue to be busy with current projects and events along with future planning. Village Board Summer Meeting Schedule Park Forest residents are reminded that the[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of July 13, 2009
Health Department Director Christine Blue and Trustee Robert McCray participate in Saturday’s Rules Meeting in Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —July 13, 2009. Since our weekly feature, In and Around Park Forest, has grown considerably, we will continue to provide our readers with a separate article detailing activities[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 13, 2009
Commissioner Jim Saxton discusses the rain barrel concept with patrons at Saturday’s Farmers Market. Rain barrels are available at Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— It’s another week filled with activities and events for all ages. Rain or shine there’s always something to do in and around Park Forest.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 6, 2009
The cast of the Merry Wives of Windsor takes a bow, concluding this year’s free Shakespeare in the Park from ITC. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– July 6, 2009. If the weather forecast is correct, our break from the summer heat will be over this week, so consider taking advantage[Read More…]
Park Forest Neighborhood Meeting Thursday at Hope Lutheran
The Village Board meets with residents at Talala School in February. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest Board’s next Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Hope Lutheran Church, 424 Indianwood Boulevard. Invited residents will be those living south of[Read More…]
Warm Weather Safety Tips
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The long-awaited summer heat has finally arrived. And as we usually experience in Illinois, the heat seemed to go from mild to extreme overnight. Extremely warm weather can pose health risks not only for the elderly and disabled, but for those who work out doors as well.[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest – June 29, 2009
Mayor Ostenburg and members of the Village Board were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the Park Forest Bark District Saturday. (Photo: JoJo Martin) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Our weekly feature, In and Around Park Forest, has grown considerably. This week, we’re offering readers a separate article detailing activities of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 29, 2009
Children dance with hula hoops at the first Main Street Nights last Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2009. Hard to believe that 2009 is just about half over. Now that summer has finally arrived, consider cooling off at the Aqua Center, attending Main Street Nights or any of[Read More…]
