This article is un-metered, no subscription required. Please share freely. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East crisis has arrived. Mayor Jon Vanderbilt, an alumnus of Rich East High School, met this week with Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227. According to Mayor Vanderbilt, Dr. Thomas[Read More…]
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CORRECTION: Underground Railroad Tour Thursday, September 19
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Park Forest Firefighter Paramedic New Hire Recruitment 2019
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Park Forest Announces Police New Hire Recruitment 2019
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