Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The wheels are turning for a Shabbona Drive makeover from Sauk Trail to Indianwood Boulevard. In November, the Village Board approved a resolution to appropriate $233,170 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for preliminary/design engineering costs associated with improvements for Shabbona Drive. This phase of the project will[Read More…]
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Incredibles 2, Dulcimer Concert Among This Week’s Events at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On tap this week at the Park Forest Library, look for Incredibles 2 and a Holiday Dulcimer Concert. These events are above and beyond the usual services the library provides. There are technology services, including access to public computers, printing, free Wi-Fi, and more; studying and meeting rooms available;[Read More…]
Cook County Board President, Commissioners Sworn In
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was sworn in for her third term of office December 3, 2018, by Chief Judge Timothy Evans. Preckwinkle was reelected to her position after running unopposed in the November 6 election. Cook County saw a 29.1% voter turnout, with 450,143 ballots cast[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Names Concession Stands After Middleton Family
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since the middle 1990s, Marian Catholic has been very fortunate to be blessed with the presence and influence of Drew, Valerie, and the entire Middleton family. Bringing her talents from St. Liborius in Steger, Ill. When her four young sons, Erick ’98, Roderick ’01, Cedrick ’03 and[Read More…]
Car and Home Burglaries: Reports Through Dec. 3, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There were car and home burglaries reported during the week of November 28 through December 3, 2018. On the plus side, only three incidents were reported. And there was that naked man running through Lincolnwood. Man Seen Burgling Vehicle A woman saw a man wearing all black[Read More…]
Marian Catholic to Commemorate 60 Years with All-School Mass
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will commemorate its 60th Anniversary with all-school Mass on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. in the West Gym. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in 1958, the event will enable the entire Marian Catholic community to recognize the school’s legacy and[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Choral Arts to Ring in Holidays with Winterlude 2018 Concert
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Grande Prairie Singers and the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir will ring in the holiday season with an offering of beloved songs and carols and new jewels of the season with a concert on Saturday, December 15. The singers invite you to join the many music lovers and[Read More…]
Beginning Birding for Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Impress your friends this spring with your birding smarts and binocular savvy. Come to get an early start with this popular hobby – bird watching. Learn key shapes, markings, habits, and songs for our most common local birds with crafts, activities, sounds and a hike. Plus create special projects for[Read More…]
100 Pretty Purses and Other Events from the Manager’s Report
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick covered the basics and the seasonal in his report to the Village Board Monday night. There’s a relaxed meeting schedule in December, the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is coming up, flags are at half-staff for 30 days to honor former President George H.W.[Read More…]
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Park Forest Police Reports Through December 4, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports represent incidents through December 4, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging of domestic battery, possession of cannabis, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers[Read More…]
