Nominate a local business leader for the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year Award by February 15, 2026.

Find out how the eyesore on Western Ave. and 26th St., long deteriorating, is seeing new life with the promise of a new business.

Discover how Imishe Massage transformed La’ Paca Austin’s life after a simple act of kindness encouraged her new career path.

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Mission 007 Mentorship, a new nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adults, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, September 6, at 12:30 p.m. in Downtown Park Forest.  Founded by Shauntia “Shante” Vasquez, the organization is located at 316 Forest Blvd. It will serve individuals aged 16 to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A new clothing boutique with roots in Navy Pier will open in DownTown Park Forest. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon on Saturday, September 6. Swanqee, located at 301 Main St., is owned by Clifton Pickett and will be one of three businesses celebrating[Read More…]

The Village of Park Forest and the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® are sponsoring five small business pop-up shops in the village.

This afternoon, I had a pleasant chat with Emily at Wings Galore in the Downtown. She took my lunch order, so filling it served as dinner.

Mayor Joseph Woods commented recently on the Deerfield-based Walgreens Co. closing its only store in Park Forest.