Rich East High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Community, Local, Park Forest, Politics, Schools District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers by eNews Park Forest on June 20, 2019 eNews Park Forest Author More in Community: Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 Blackhawk Tower Plaza Demolition Begins June 9, 2026 Park Forest Housing Cooperative to Honor Former Residents Philip Klutznick and Jim Edgar June 9, 2026 Rich East High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)