Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among other items on the agenda for the Rules and Regular Meetings Monday in Park Forest is a resolution opposing the closing of Talala School. School District 201-U has made it clear that their plan is to close the school. At a meeting with the Park Forest[Read More…]
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Early Voting for Cook County begins Oct. 22 in Park Forest. For Will County? It’s a bit more complicated.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Village Hall will be one of many locations where early voting will be offered for the November 6, 2018, Gubernatorial Election for Cook County residents. Early voting begins October 22 and ends November 5. Any Cook County resident will be able to vote in Park Forest[Read More…]
Hiring Event, Job Readiness Workshop, Hosted by Congresswoman Kelly
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sixth time, Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host what has become an Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District. The event will take place on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing. More than 50[Read More…]
Hollywood Swinging: A Tribute to Kool & The Gang in Concert at Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 2018 Freedom Hall Series kicks off on Friday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m., with Hollywood Swinging: A Tribute to Kool & The Gang. Hollywood Swinging: A Tribute to Kool & The Gang takes the stage at Freedom Hall on Friday, October 19. This 7 piece band is[Read More…]
Norman Rockwell Lecture & More This Week at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get ready, get set, go to the Park Forest Library this week. The following activities and programs will be offered the week of October 14, 2018: These Are the Days: Old Time Radio Broadcast Sunday, October 14, 2018 – 2:00 PMJoin us as we turn back the[Read More…]
Silent Parade Tonight: It’s Fire Prevention Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s Fire Prevention Week. That means fire departments across the country work, do what they can, to impress on all of us of the importance of remaining vigilant and careful. The theme for this year is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” The first[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Woods: Stories from the Old Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join other nature lovers for the Friends of Thorn Creek Woods annual gathering and program on Sunday, October 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. After a short Friends meeting, which will be open to the public, join us for a presentation on the Old Sauk Trail, the now-busy[Read More…]
Mayor John Ostenburg Will Not Seek Re-election
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg will not seek re-election in the upcoming April 2019 consolidated election. After 20 years, another will wield the gavel in Park Forest. eNews Park Forest learned of this Saturday at Kiwanis Pancake Day as Mayor Ostenburg sat with his wife Jackie and his immediate[Read More…]
AIM HIGH: Illinois Students Can Get Free or Reduced Tuition at Governors State
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- AIM HIGH, Illinois. Beginning in the fall of 2019, new, qualified Governors State University (GSU) freshman and transfer students can reap the benefits of a generous scholarship program, funded in part by the state, that will cover between 25% to 100% of their college tuition for up to four years,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — With the countdown on for the 2018 mid-term elections, the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area will host a timely and instructive meeting on Voter Education on Wednesday, October 10. The program will be held at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, beginning at[Read More…]
