It seems especially reassuring that one of our most popular articles on ENEWSPF as of right now is the Declaration of Independence. We publish the Declaration every July 4, and some years the proclamation hardly gets any notice at all. This year was different. I’ll leave the possible reasons this[Read More…]
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Thanks to All for a Great 4th of July in Park Forest
The heat and humidity were incredible, but the spirit was awesome. Thanks to the many members of the public who enjoyed the parade, festivities in Central Park, and fireworks. We were spared rain this year, and, after last week, some respite from nasty weather was sweet. I want to extend[Read More…]
Where Do We Get the Illusion that Success in Business Means Success in Government?
One thing I’ve learned from my years as a Trustee in Park Forest: government is not a business, nor should it try to be. Government exists for the interests of those governed, to provide for public safety, as well as services deemed essential by those governed. The definition of “essential[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Facebook Connect Up and Running!
It took a bit of coding and recoding to get it all right, but the eNews Park Forest Facebook Connect is up and running! You may now log in to ENEWSPF via your Facebook account. Create events unique to the Park Forest area, upload photos, write your own blog posts,[Read More…]
Volunteers Still Needed for 1950s Museum
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, run by the Park Forest Historical Society is looking for you! It is fun to show the museum and share stories with the visitors. You don’t have to live in Park Forest, or ever have lived here to[Read More…]
Another Black Hour Band to perform locally June 17, 2010
The band, Another Black Hour, will be performing at Sam Maguire’s in Orland Park on Thursday June 17 at 8 p.m. outdoors, if the weather is good, or at 10:00 p.m. indoors if not. Sam Maguire’s is at 39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park< IL 60462. Phone, 708-460-1771. One of[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for 1950s Museum
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, is looking for volunteers to show the museum and to possibly help with other volunteer activities. The museum, operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, has regular open hours Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Volunteers[Read More…]
1950s Easter at Park Forest Museum thru May 1, 2010
Come to the 1950s Park Forest House Museum Saturdays 1-3 p.m., through May 1, 2010 to see 1950s Easter decorations. The museum is located at 141 Forest Blvd, at the corner of Forest and Fir. Regular open hours are Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Donation is $5 for adults: children 12 and[Read More…]
History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs, May 1 2010
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE Association 24TH ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CONFERENCE Whole In One: History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs Saturday, May 1, 2010 Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Avenue, Homewood, IL Co-sponsored by the Village of Homewood Heritage Committee Spend a day in the historic Spanish Revival Ravisloe[Read More…]
I Share a Birthday with Sarah Palin
So it turns out I share a birthday with none other than… Sarah Palin. Oh, the irony. Update, February 15, 12:15 a.m. – I can’t believe this two sentence blog post became our most popular story two days in a row! That’s just too funny. I do look forward to[Read More…]
