Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2018 By: Jane Nicoll Vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, from September 15 through November 7. Located at in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, the museum is open Wednesday and Saturday1:00 to 3:30; or for groups by[Read More…]
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Petition Packets Available for April 2019 Park Forest Election
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2018 Park Forest Village Clerk Sheila McGann today announced that the first date for candidates to circulate petitions for the office of Village mayor, Village trustee or Library trustee is Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The first day to file petitions is December 10, 2018. The last[Read More…]
Breakfast with BCI Presents: “Understanding Workers’ Compensation”
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled Understanding Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know to Minimize Risk on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., with check-in[Read More…]
Golf Outing to Support South Suburban College Bulldogs Baseball Program Coming to Lincolnshire September 21st
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The 2019 South Suburban College Baseball Team is hosting its 13th Annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing to raise funds for athletic equipment and travel costs for nationwide tournaments. The Bulldog Golf Outing will take place on Friday, September 21, 2018,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 9, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The 63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DownTown Park Forest. The Fair will feature fine art, music and good food. Featured artwork will be in a variety of media from[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Hold Annual Meeting on September 23
Discussion/Slide Show Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the Village of Park Forest Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church’s Ryan Hall, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. The meeting will include[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Dedicates New Performing Arts Center
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Richard Barry “To know this place is in the Southland area makes my heart chime,” Mayor Vivian Covington of University Park, declared at the grand opening of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s new Performing Arts Center in Richton Park late last month. Mayor[Read More…]
2 DUI Arrests: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through August 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from August 15 through August 18, 2018. These four arrests include charges of possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, and two cases where drivers were charged with a DUI, one found asleep behind the wheel of his[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Public Utilities to Inform Customers of Expensive Price of Alternative Energy Suppliers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser In a letter sent to ComEd and Ameren, Attorney General Madigan urged the public utilities to include electric supply price comparison information on customers’ monthly utility bills. This information will help consumers learn the true cost of enrolling with alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES).[Read More…]
Seven South Suburban Fire Departments Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in Federal Grants
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that seven South Suburban fire departments were awarded federal grants totaling more than $1.5 million. This federal funding will be used to hire, recruit and improve operations and safety within the departments. The following departments received grants: Burnham Fire[Read More…]
