Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness this Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up[Read More…]
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Baez Powers Cubs to 12-4 Victory over Texas in Season Opener
By Steven S. Garcia Arlington, TX-(ENEWSPF)- Not too many people would call a 95-win season a disappointment. But, after falling shy of a third consecutive NL Central Division title last season after losses against the Milwaukee Brewers in the one-game playoff and in the wild card game vs. the Colorado[Read More…]
Arrest Made in Las Vegas in Connection with Murder of Tyreke Jenkins
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police confirm there has been an arrest in the murder of Tyreke Jenkins. The Park Forest teenager was found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on Monday, February 18, 2019, just after noon. He was fatally shot in the back[Read More…]
Endorsement: Mae Brandon for Mayor of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This election season is near an end, and soon, the residents of Park Forest, Illinois, will welcome their first new mayor in a score of years. Six, then three, then four, and finally five took the initiative and put themselves on the line as candidates. One has[Read More…]
With SD 227 Agreement, Village Looks to Extend Downtown TIF 12 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest took action Monday to extend the Downtown TIF for 12 years beyond that TIF’s already-set November 10, 2020 expiration. The extension would go into effect following a tentative staff-level agreement between School District 227 and the Village of Park Forest wherein the[Read More…]
Alderman Cochran Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge for Using Charitable Funds to Pay Personal Expense
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- City of Chicago Alderman WILLIE B. COCHRAN pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal fraud charge for pocketing money from a charitable fund intended to help families and children in his South Side ward. Cochran, 66, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. The conviction is[Read More…]
Hula Hoop Fitness at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness on Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up with Hula[Read More…]
Park Forest Library: How to Apply for Jobs Online
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What are the best techniques for applying for jobs online? Learn the best tips at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. The Librarey will host a special workshop, Applying for Jobs Online on Monday, April 8 from 11:00 a.m.-.2:00 p.m. Join Kisha Brown for a[Read More…]
Food for Fines at Crete Public Library: a Win-Win for Library Patrons and the Crete Township Pantry
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Crete Public Library will offer patrons a way to avoid paying fines for overdue items while supporting the Crete Township Food Pantry at the same time during National Library Week. Beginning Monday, April 8, the library will deduct $1 from fines due for each non-expired item donated[Read More…]
Manager Mick Reports Another Honor for the Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vehicle stickers are on sale, there’s a weekly Lenten Fish Fry at St. Irenaeus, the Aqua Center is now taking early registration, and retiring Mayor John Ostenburg has received another honor. Village Manager Tom Mick highlighted these and other items during his report to the Village Board[Read More…]
