Commissioner Nissim Eskenazi shares the names of the commissions he chairs at a Monday evening meeting on the Illinois Open Meetins Act. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 10, 2013. Park Forest’s Main Street Nights kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard. The[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 3, 2013
Rosemary Piser with Village Manager Tom Mick, prior to last Monday’s meeting of the village board where Rosemary was honored with a proclamation. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 3, 2013. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services for more than 725 individuals with developmental, physical[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Class of 2013 Earned More than $18 Million in Scholarships
Front row: Elizabeth Frabotta of Schererville (Indiana University), Timothy LaVelle of Schererville (Harvard College), Claire Bessette of Orland Park (Holy Cross College – University of Notre Dame), James Spain of Orland Park (University of Michigan) Back row: Christopher Merriman of New Lenox (Loyola University), Bailey Williams of Hazel Crest (Northwestern),[Read More…]
Sample Ballot for Park Forest April 09, 2013 Consolidated General Election
(Image: Cook County Clerk) Candidates: April 09, 2013 Consolidated General Election Representative, 2nd District (Unexpired Term) 2 Year Term, Vote For 1 Candidate Name Party Ballot # Robin Kelly Democratic 1 Paul McKinley Republican 2 LeAlan M. Jones Green 3 Curtiss Llong Bey Independent 4 Marcus Lewis Independent 5 Elizabeth "Liz" Pahlke[Read More…]
Report of the Campaign Practices Committee of the Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest Regarding Campaign Flyer that Violates NPC Rules
Candidates Deny Involvement Update April 5 at bottom of article. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2013. In order to participate in candidate forums sponsored by the Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest, Village and Library Trustee candidates in Park Forest sign a statement that they will conduct their campaign[Read More…]
‘Regionalism’ Must Play A Vital Role In Crucial Local Decision-Making
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg Unless one resides in some truly remote region, where the nearest other human is hundreds of miles away, we all must depend on others in order to fulfill our daily needs. I became acutely aware of this reality a few years ago when I went[Read More…]
Recalling All the Good Things About Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg The pre-Thanksgiving Day resignation of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) was painful for me and lots of other folks who have worked with him over the past 17 years, and – despite how he may be portrayed in the press these days – many[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 19, 2012
The publisher’s Thanksgiving dinner last year (minus the excellent cranberry sauce), courtesy Jim & Glenna Hennessy and Southland Caterers. We wish all our readers a Happy Thanksgiving! (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2012. On Thursday, most of us will sit down with family and friends and celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 12, 2012
Visitors admire the newly-unveiled Veterans Mural by Park Forest native Glen Davies. The mural dedication was part of the Veterans Day Recognition. More pictures available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2012. One of the things that has always impressed me about Park Forest is the way the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 5, 2012
Perhaps not our most picturesque placement for this article, but these bags hold a lot of warmth, over 200 winter coats already donated at Tower Cleaners through the Park Forest Rotary Club winter clothing drive. More information can be found below. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2012. The Park[Read More…]