Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the 24th consecutive year, the Village of Park Forest has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Christina N. Fisher of the City of Markham was on hand to make the formal presentation to Finance Director Mark Pries and Mayor[Read More…]
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Final 2019 Park Forest Village Trustee and Mayoral Forums: Video
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The final forums for Village Trustee and Mayor of Park Forest were held on Sunday, March 17. Volunteers from the Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee organized the gathering which was sponsored by the five cooperatives of Park Forest. A forum was also held for Library Trustee candidates. Linda[Read More…]
Park Forest Welcomes K9 Tucker Through Grant of Will Co. State’s Attorney Glasgow
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow was on hand at Monday’s Village Board meeting to welcome K9 Tucker, the newest addition to the Park Forest Police Department. With his handler K9 Officer Charles Karl, the 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd has already helped arrest one alleged offender on two[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly, Park Forest Youth Commission to Hold Youth Job Fairs
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 23 on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Media Center of Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. More than[Read More…]
District 163 STEAMs Ahead with $2.3 Million Grant
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will collaborate with Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), a non-profit community-based organization, on the STEAM Ahead project. The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination grant program awarded CAPE, in partnership with School District 163, a[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library to Offer Coffee Hour for Service Members
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Starting Friday, March 29 at 9:00am, the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will be hosting a coffee hour for veterans and active-duty service members. Coffee & Conversation will be held on the last Friday of each month and service members will be treated to free[Read More…]
DeLuca Makes Another Push for South Suburban Airport
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This Thursday state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, attended a hearing of the Appropriations-Capital Committee in Springfield to advocate for funding of the South Suburban Airport. “This airport is needed now more than ever before due to the booming logistics and warehousing businesses popping up in our area,”[Read More…]
Queen of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over at Marian Catholic/Carlo’s Restaurant
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Queen of Hearts Raffle rolled over Thursday evening at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Card #29 was chosen and revealed the Four of Clubs. “Our lucky winner received $100! Our pot remains at $5,000!” the school announced. The school will be back[Read More…]
Travels of Sr. Mary Jo Continue, Now to St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World last August, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck’s travels have continued. There was the Crosstown Cup in September. Now, once again representing Marian Catholic High School, the school is coming to St. Louis where Sister Mary Jo will be throwing out[Read More…]
Early Voting Begins Monday for April 2 Consolidated Election
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Early Voting for the April 2, 2019, Suburban Consolidated Election kicks off Monday, March 18, 2019, throughout suburban Cook County, Will County, and downtown Chicago. Voters in 115 municipalities and 172 school districts will take part in the April 2 Consolidated Election in Cook County. Any registered voter[Read More…]
