The story behind 244 Gentry Street, Park Forest, IL, and how SSTI transformed it from a dilapidated building to a state-of-the-art house.
Life and Living
LGBTQ+ Youth Still Lack Critical Support and Acceptance
HRC released a report in partnership with the University of Connecticut featuring data collected in 2022 from nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBTQ+ Veterans File Civil Rights Suit Against Pentagon Over Discriminatory Discharges
A group of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation filed a federal civil rights suit
Park Forest Library Celebrates Card Sign-Up Month with Computer Classes, Colson Whitehead, and More
Celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month, the PFPL is offering a gift to all residents who sign up or renew library cards in September.
Freedom Hall 2023-2024 Schedule Announced
“The Stevie Wonder Experience” presented by the Wonderlove cover band, will open the 2023-2024 Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre.
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Slate of Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2023 inductees.
Bark Improvements: Park Forest’s Dog Park to Close Aug. 2 for Maintenance
The Park Forest Bark District will close temporarily Wednesday, August 2, to undergo maintenance and improvements.
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame to Announce 2023 Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame will announce its latest slate of inductees during a press conference on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 at Sidetrack.
Park Forest and South Suburban Land Bank Working to Address Abandoned Homes
To reduce the number of abandoned homes, the Village of Park Forest added 31 houses to the SSLBDA inventory.
Latest SSTI House Ready for Sale
The latest Park Forest home remodeled under the South Suburban Trades Initiative, or SSTI, is ready for sale.