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Algonquin Street Fire Guts House

The rear of 110 Algonquin showing severe fire damage. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police are still investigating a fire that broke out last Saturday evening, June 23, at 110 Algonquin. Firefighters from four surrounding communities including Matteson, Richton Park, South Chicago Heights and University Park assisted in the[Read More…]

Controversial “911 Ripple Effect” to be Released July 4th

Columbia, MO (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 — Dave vonKleist and William Lewis, the truth-seeking duo that released the notorious "911 In Plane Site" announce the release of their newest documentary. Titled "911 Ripple Effect," this new endeavor promises to be more controversial and revealing than its predecessor. The latest collaboration[Read More…]

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Dietician Michael DiVito Joins Farmers’ Market

Patrons enjoy the Farmers' Market in Downtown Park Forest. The market is well-attended at its new location by the Park Forest Eagle Theater. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Having problems with diabetes, high blood pressure or weight control? Every Saturday in July you can “Shop/talk”  with registered dietician Michel[Read More…]

Ford Motor Company Joins USCAP

Ford joins United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of businesses and leading environmental organizations that have come together to call on the federal government to enact national legislation to achieve significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. Ford has long supported the six major principles of USCAP, including recognizing[Read More…]

Helicopters over Park Forest?

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village staff have released information to inform the public that Commonwealth Edison will deploy the use of helicopters in conjunction with some of the work that needs to be done in the area of the vast utility right-of-way near Orchard and Westwood, running east and west along[Read More…]

Chrysalis Community Center

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Four teenagers from the surrounding area helped write a grant to theNational Crime Prevention Council.  Thanks to their unique and wellplanned idea, Chrysalis Community Center will sponsor a teen and familyfriendly weekend at the end of July."Violence Free is the Way to Be!",is the theme of this[Read More…]

SD 163 Comes In Under Budget

School District 163. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Preliminary ISAT results for School District 163 have improved in many areas from previous years, according to Superintendent Joyce Carmine. Carmine was pleased with the results as she presented this information Monday, June 18, to the School District 163 School Board.[Read More…]

Judge Stuttley Receives Award From Knights Of Columbus

Circuit court Judge Michael w. Stuttley (left) receives the 2007 Community Service Award from Grand Knight Rudy Martinez (right) of Nina Council #3602 Knights of Columbus. Press Release Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Circuit Court Judge Michael w. Stuttley was awarded the 2007 Knights of Columbus Community Service Award, this past weekend.[Read More…]

Residents Participate in Strategic Planning Study

Residents gather with staff and representatives from Economic Research Associates for a Strategic Planning workshop. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Around 40 Park Forest residents gathered at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street Tuesday to participate in a workshop focusing on the future of the village. “You are the[Read More…]

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