The first reading of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority (SSLBDA) occurred at the July 5 Park Forest Village Board Meeting.
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GSU To Host July 29 Film Showcase To Shine A Light On Social Justice Issues
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) is hosting its inaugural Summer Showcase event on July 29. This year’s event will celebrate filmmakers who have chosen to highlight social justice issues through cinema. Presented in collaboration with the university’s Social Justice Initiative (SJI), led[Read More…]
Leading Ladies Debuts in August at the Drama Group
Look for Leading Ladies at the Drama Group in August.
Park Forest Library Announces August Events: Tech for Seniors, Community Read, Medicare Fraud
The Park Forest Public Library offers two unique programs for seniors on technology and Medicare fraud prevention in August, and two books by acclaimed authors.
Manager Mick Reports: MSN, Community Relations, Veterans
Village Manager Tom Mick reported Monday night with news regarding the upcoming MSN performances, Community Relations events still on the docket, and the Veterans Day program on November 10.
DBC Gifts of Love Holds Back-to-School Run/Walk-A-Thon
DBC Gifts of Love is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Vollmer Road Woods in Matteson.
Southland Career & Technical Education Center Moves Closer to Reality
The future of the proposed Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCTEC) in Park Forest got a little brighter recently with the announcement of a $1.4M grant.
No, the ‘Terrorist’ Didn’t Win, It Was Just About Respect
The Village of Park Forest canceled yesterday’s 4th of July parade and concert. As much as we were looking forward to this, the ‘terrorist’ in didn’t win.
UPDATE: 4th of July in Park Forest: Parade & Concert CANCELED, Fireworks Still On, Possible Thunder Storms
The odds favor all Independence Day festivities happening Monday, including the 4th of July parade, a free concert on the Village Green, and fireworks.
Lad’s Lemonade Stand on Ash Street Wins New Blue Fan
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A young lad running a lemonade stand on Ash Street won a fan from among Park Forest’s Official Blue. Jayden K. Storm made a new friend Saturday when Officer Oscar Zendejas stopped, got out of his squad, and posed for pictures with the four-year-old entrepreneur. Officer Zendejas[Read More…]
