By John Roach, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The extended winter freeze that so far has pounded entire regions of the U.S. figures to chill the economy, too. AccuWeather estimates a total cost to the economy of up to $14 billion, and while much of that will be recouped, up to $5[Read More…]
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Senior Economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Returns as Featured Speaker for PSC’s 2019 Economic Forecast Breakfast
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, scheduled on Feb. 22, 2019. In addition to providing a prominent expert’s[Read More…]
Upcoming Candidates Forums Set for February and March
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several candidates forums will be held over the coming months for those running in the April 2 Consolidated Election. The forums are sponsored by various community organizations and allow residents to learn more about the candidates and where they stand on various issues. Upcoming forums are as[Read More…]
Just for Girls Sports Camps in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are “Just for Girls Sports Camps” in Park Forest, beginning February 2. These 6-week camps are designed to foster a love of sport and physical activity through the introduction of various programs throughout the course of a year. These low-cost programs include Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball,[Read More…]
March-Like Weather to Follow Polar Vortex Invasion in Midwestern, Eastern US
By Kristina Pydynowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Residents enduring the brutal and deadly Arctic outbreak to end January can look ahead to the March-like weather that awaits during the first weekend of February. The departure of the polar vortex will open the door for milder air to surge in, first across the Midwest on Saturday[Read More…]
Village Amends Ordinance to Include Anti-Nepotism Language
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is hoping to eliminate any possibility of improper hires. Village board members voted unanimously to adopt an amendment that adds anti-nepotism language to an already existing ordinance outlining the responsibilities of the Village Manager. In amending the ordinance, Village officials look to add on to[Read More…]
CEDA Seeks Homeowners in Need of Furnace Repair or Replacement
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you a homeowner and in need of furnace repair or replacement? The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) may be able to help. Furnace Assistance is designed to restore the home’s heating system back to safe and effective operation. Assistance is available to[Read More…]
Early Voting for Cook County Residents Begins March 18
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There’s an election on the horizon, and that means it’s once again time for citizens to exercise their right to vote. Park Forest’s Village Hall will serve as an early voting site beginning Monday, March 18 and ending Monday, April 1. Early voting hours will be: Monday,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through January 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through January 14, 2019. Charges for those cited during this period include driving while license was suspended, battery, domestic battery, and felony driving while license was revoked. These reports also include a man who pulled himself over because an officer[Read More…]
How to Survive the Park Forest Freeze
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Freeze is upon us. Not just Park Forest, of course. The Chicagoland is preparing for possibly record low temperatures and deadly wind chills. What do we need to do to make it through the next couple of days? The Village of Park Forest has[Read More…]
