The Village of Park Forest and the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® are sponsoring five small business pop-up shops in the village.
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Park Forest Opens Cooling Centers Amid Dangerous Heat Wave
Beat the summer heat with cooling centers in Park Forest, IL. Find respite from the rising temperatures at convenient locations.
Afternoon Dinner from Wings Galore
This afternoon, I had a pleasant chat with Emily at Wings Galore in the Downtown. She took my lunch order, so filling it served as dinner.
Marian Catholic High School Welcomes Mike Taylor as New Athletic Director
Marian Catholic High School announced the appointment of Mike Taylor as the new athletic director, effective July 1, 2024.
Marian Catholic Athletic Director Kevin Kelly ’80 Retires
Marian Catholic High School bids farewell to a beloved figure as Athletic Director Kevin Kelly ’80 announced his retirement.
Prairie State College to Host Kids@College Camp
Prairie State College will host its annual Kids@College STEAM Camp for kids ages 4-11 in three sessions. Cost is $149 per session per child.
Grande Prairie Singers “Dream a World” with Langston Hughes
The Grande Prairie Singers close their season of creating music with “I Dream a World;” on Saturday, June 15, in Flossmoor Community Church.
The Park Forest Library in July: Summertime Activities in Full Swing
The Park Forest Public Library welcomes summertime and will offer numerous activities for kids and adults in July.
Recapping Student Accomplishments for 2024
Several local student accomplishments merit mentioning to our readers. These notes come to us from Merit Pages.
Man Shot in Leg During Altercation in Park Forest Apartment Building
An altercation at the apartment building in the 100 block of North Arbor Trail saw one man shot in the leg Wednesday.
