Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board passed a 2.8% property tax levy increase Monday night. The increase means a levy in excess of $16.6 million, and the ordinance spells it all out: That the sum sixteen million six hundred seventy-four thousand four hundred twenty-three dollars and no cents ($16,674,423), being[Read More…]
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Grande Prairie Singers Opening Concert Sunday, Dec. 13
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 50-voice Grande Prairie Singers, directed by Jo Rodenburg, will ring in their 38th season of bringing song to the Southland with its annual “Winterlude” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13 in St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Matteson. This family friendly holiday show features a musical[Read More…]
A Thanksgiving Proclamation from Mayor John A. Ostenburg
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg delivered the following proclamation at this year’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service. The original Thanksgiving Day was, perhaps, the first celebration on the soil of the Western Hemisphere by what would become a nation of immigrants. The Pilgrims crossed the waters of the Atlantic Ocean[Read More…]
Memorial Service for Artist Maureen O’Toole to be Held on November 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2014. Maureen O’Toole was a long-time artist in the southern suburbs, well known and well loved. She died this past summer after waging a ferocious battle with cancer. Tall Grass Arts Association invites you to join in community with her family and friends at the Tall Grass[Read More…]
Former Village Trustee Cynthia Reed Dies
A woman sits outside the entrance to Village Hall Friday. The memorial bunting is to honor former Village Trustee Cynthia Reed. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mourning bunting is draped over the entrance to Village Hall to commemorate the death of former Village Trustee Cynthia Jewel Reed. Reed served[Read More…]
Sally Kristen Ride, Ph.D., Trailblazing First American Woman In Space, 1951 – 2012
SAN DIEGO, Jul 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sally Ride died peacefully July 23, 2012 after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sally lived her life to the fullest, with boundless energy, curiosity, intelligence, passion, commitment, and love. Her integrity was absolute; her spirit was immeasurable; her approach to[Read More…]
Death Notice: Doloris Duffy
Dolores Duffy passed away recently. She was the wife of former Village Trustee Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy died in 1992. The service was Saturday, May 19. Her death notice: Duffy, Dolores M. (nee O’Keefe) 53 year resident of Park Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late E. Patrick Duffy; loving[Read More…]
Funeral Arrangements for ITC Artistic Director, Etel Billing
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2012. Visitation for Etel Billing will be held on Monday, April 2 from 2 to 8 PM at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 3 at 11 AM at Lain-Sullivan, with burial at Beverly Cemetery,[Read More…]
Celebration of the Life of Joseph D. Magee
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. Joseph D. Magee was born to the proud parents Rosie (Hall) Magee and Branson Magee on November 13, 1915 in Prentiss, Mississippi. Joseph who was often referred to as “JD” was the first of nine children born into the union. Preceding Joseph in death were[Read More…]
Death Notice: Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel)
Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel) of Park Forest. Born May 9, 1961, died April 22, 2011. Devoted Mother of Heather, Brian and Amanda Cullen. Cherished Grandmother of Macayla and Leo Cullen. Loving Daughter of Margaret and the late Leonard McDannel. Dearest Sister of Andy Hartman, Peggy (Tom) Travis and the[Read More…]
