Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently that Alan Harold Joens of Park Forest was included on the school’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Mr. Joens has earned this honor before. More than 900 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for[Read More…]
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Safety Tips for Pets During Excessive Heat
From Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the heat advisory over the coming days. The department offers the following tips for[Read More…]
Park Forest Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The Cook County Department of[Read More…]
FOUND SAFE! SILVER ALERT Posted for Missing Park Forest Man
Park Forest Police reported that Mr. Connelly has been located and is safe. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police posted a SILVER ALERT late Thursday night for 73-year-old Michael Connelly. Mr. Connelly was last seen by his family on June 4, 2022. He is believed to be in his gray[Read More…]
Main Street Nights Opening Event and Resident Appreciation Night Postponed
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Village of Park Forest has announced that it will delay both the Main Street Nights musical performances as well as the Resident Appreciation event.
Park Forest Library Announces Juneteenth and July Events
In addition to a host of July events, the Park Forest Public Library is also announcing activities related to Juneteenth.
Kirby Rehabilitation Hosting Open House at New Matteson Headquarters
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 am, Kirby Rehabilitation will have a grand opening of their new headquarters located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Matteson, Illinois.
Park Forest Remembers Bonita Dillard
Former Park Forest Trustee Bonita Dillard, who served from 1999 to 2013, and a Park Forest resident for over 50 years, has passed.
Rep. Kelly, Senators Durbin & Duckworth Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
This Friday, communities across the country will participate in a Gun Violence Prevention Day of Action. Organizers encourage all Americans to wear orange on Friday, June 3, to bring attention to the need to end gun violence.
House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Representatives Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), and John Larson (CT-01), three of the organizers of the gun violence prevention sit-in in 2016, led 131 of their colleagues in a letter to House leadership urging immediate action to combat gun violence.
