Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest issued a directive Sunday that all Park Forest business owners must post signage as Cook County mandates masks again amidst the continuing surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The directive from the Village says: Effective tomorrow, August 23, 2021, masking is required in indoor[Read More…]
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As Delta Variant Surges Locally, CCDPH Mandates Indoor Mask Wearing
Rising COVID-19 Case Counts, Highly Contagious Delta Variant Force Remediation Action Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the Delta variant surges in the area, the Cook County Department of Public Health announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask indoors, beginning on Monday, Aug. 23.[Read More…]
20 Northern Illinois Communities, Including Richton Park, Awarded Public Safety Grants from ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- To support crucial public safety initiatives and enhance the quality of life in communities across northern Illinois, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced a total of $170,000 in public safety grants to 20 public agencies through the annual ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program. This year, the[Read More…]
Cook County Announces Third Annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021. This year’s theme will reflect on three words: “Imagine. Intersect. Act.” Cook County Offices Under the President has programmed a week of events that[Read More…]
Fourth of July Explosion in Coop: Investigation by PFPD & ATF Ongoing
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is Assisting the PFPD in the Investigation Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An investigation into a Fourth of July explosion that occurred in the Ash Street Cooperative is ongoing, eNews Park Forest has learned. Detective Justin Rimovsky recently told a group of residents[Read More…]
Newly formed Fire and Police Advisory Council Seeks Applicants
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest formed a new Fire and Police Advisory Council and residents may apply. Earlier this year, the Park Forest Board of Trustees unanimously approved a measure to form a new commission in the village to study matters pertaining to community relations, including community[Read More…]
Please Take the Park Forest Survey
Residents asked to participate in critical community survey that aims to guide future goals and policy of the village Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is asking for residents to help in developing strategic plans for the future of the community by taking a simple survey. A strong survey[Read More…]
VA Reaches Out to Veterans as Taliban Take Over Afghanistan
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Veterans Administration reached out to veterans Monday to offer resources as the United States continues to pull out of its two decade war in Afghanistan. Reports show the Taliban taking over the country, as was expected. “Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan,[Read More…]
Tim Jones Fundraiser, Kudos, 9/11: The Village Manager Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick makes a regular report at each meeting of the Village Board. In this report, Mr. Mick shared kind words to staff on community day, praised this year’s RecycleFest, spoke of an upcoming fundraiser for Officer Tim Jones, and, among other items, spoke of[Read More…]
Blooze Brothers Highlight Final Main Streets Nights this Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The last Main Street Nights of the season will occur too soon, this Wednesday, August 18 on the Village Green. The season was extended a week when the June 30 event was postponed due to rain. The performers scheduled to appear that evening will be returning this[Read More…]
