Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly offered a stirring keynote address at the 9/11 memorial observance in Park Forest Saturday. The weather was sunny and crisp — a perfect summer morning, as it was 20 years ago in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. When there was a “before,”[Read More…]
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Spartan Defense Stifles Rival Bloom Township
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic defense set the tone against Bloom Township on Friday night, and Randall Nauden and the Spartan offense were more than happy to reap the benefits. With Marian limiting visiting Bloom Township to 2 yards off offense in the first half, Nauden scored four touchdowns[Read More…]
Steger Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 56-year-old Steger woman was charged with attempted murder following an incident where Park Forest Police were called to an apartment complex on Juniper Street, according to a statement police issued Friday. Police said officers and Park Forest Fire Department personnel responded to an apartment complex at[Read More…]
IPO to Perform at Farmers Market
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Shop for your fruits and vegetables while accompanied by classical music from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) at the Park Forest Farmers Market on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m. The 30-minute pop-up concert will feature a string trio from the IPO playing selections from Vivaldi, Handel,[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces October Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark your calendars! The Park Forest Public Library has announced its line-up for October which features both in-person and virtual events and projects for adults and children. Please note that patrons can register for all library events and projects shown below on the library website. October’s Community[Read More…]
Musical Performances Enhance the Art Fair Experience
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a year’s absence due to COVID, the 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 accompanied by a wide array of musical performances on both days. On Saturday, Park Forest will present Main Street Music Fest featuring four groups, according to Chuck Sabey, Park[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair Returns September 18-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 after taking 2020 off due to COVID concerns. The fair runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days and, as in the past, is located on the Village Green and Main Street in Downtown Park Forest. [Read More…]
Home Energy Assessments Offer Energy Saving Tips & Products … For Free!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bonita Parker, ComEd External Affairs Manager, provided the annual electric service reliability report at the August 16 Park Forest Board Meeting. As part of her report, Parker noted that since 2018, about 900 Park Forest customers have taken advantage of at least one aspect of ComEd’s energy[Read More…]
Park Forest Recognized as a Leader in Sustainability Efforts
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In recognition of its position as an environmental sustainability leader, Park Forest in 2020 was named as one of 88 cities around the world to achieve “A List” status by CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). It was the only city in Illinois to be so recognized.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Thwarted by Thornwood’s Late Touchdown
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Host Marian Catholic was thwarted in the fourth, came up 22 yards short of a victory in its season opener. Both the Spartans and Thornwood had late opportunities in the two-minute drill on Friday. The T-Birds, who hadn’t gained a second-half first down, drove 57 yards and[Read More…]
