Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- First, a personal note. I’m just home tonight from Chicago Rush University Hospital. Most painful procedure I’ve ever had as far as recovery goes. This was the first part of a hybrid cardiac ablation. Part two will happen in about six weeks. That will be a regular[Read More…]
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District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing. Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer warrants three high schools. District 227 plans to hold community forums over the next month[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 20, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s felt like a week-and-a-half in Park Forest since Monday. I only learned of the leadership crisis in town late Sunday night. I’m very happy Village Manager Tom Mick will still be around, and I have hopes for the next stage of the Village Board’s journey. “Over[Read More…]
Jimenez’s 9th-Inning Homer Sinks Cubs in Crosstown Opener 3-1
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s that magical time in the Windy City again where households and friendships are divided, couples sleep in different beds, friendly banter is exchanged, and fans all over the Chicagoland area wear their favorite team’s colors and gear. It’s the Annual Crosstown Series between the Chicago Cubs (39-32)[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick Will Remain in His Post
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was a board meeting unlike any other in recent memory in Park Forest. Citizen after citizen spoke in affirmation of Village Manager Tom Mick. From personal experience with Mr. Mick, I can assert he never desired to be the story. He repeatedly highlights the accomplishments of[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Remains Safe to Drink Newly-released Report Confirms
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest released a statement regarding the continued safe quality of water in town. “Park Forest’s water supply is in good standing,” the statement affirms. The entire statement follows: With the recent news of high levels of lead content in the drinking water of[Read More…]
Village Manager Tom Mick Tenders Resignation
Addendum at the bottom added June 18, 2019 UPDATE: Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick Will Remain in His Post Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Apparently blindsiding Village Trustees and staff in Park Forest, Village Manager Tom Mick has submitted his resignation to Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt, Trustee Theresa Settles and sources at[Read More…]
Despite Other Communities’ Woes, Park Forest Water Is Safe to Drink
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest water is safe to drink, despite the woes other communities are experiencing, including University Park. The news came Saturday, here via NBC 5 Chicago: On Saturday, water utility company Aqua Illinois announced that they had found elevated levels of lead in the water of several[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Fun Home at the Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights has issued a call for auditions for the musical Fun Home, directed by Stacy Louise. A bit about the play: When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man[Read More…]
Job Fair Saturday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Commission on Human Relations will present a job fair Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest. Free parking is available. All parking in the[Read More…]
