Actors rehearse for ‘Scapino’ on stage at the Village Green. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) ‘The Cocktail Hour’ by A. R. Gurney –Tickets Now on Sale Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Tickets are now on sale for A.R. Gurney’s ‘The Cocktail Hour’ which will open on March 2 and run through March 18. This[Read More…]
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Lions Club of Park Forest News Item
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Since 1917 Lions have been linked with a common cause: helping those less fortunate. We are tackling the problems like blindness and drug abuse as well as diabetes awareness and finding help and training for the deaf, disabled, underprivileged, and the elderly. In fact, whatever the community[Read More…]
A Future for Norwood? Developer Takes Interest
Nassimi Realty Corp. may win the chance to remake Norwood Plaza. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Village Board held a joint meeting with members of the Economic Development Advisory Group to discuss a potential developer, the Nassimi Realty Corp., for Park Forest’s troubled Norwood Plaza. Chad Firsel, formerly[Read More…]
Police Report – April 30, 2007
Photo: Morguefile.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Newsflash Item
Marian Catholic High School presents their 2007 Student Art Exhibit at Union Street Gallery April 21 – May 4, 2007 Opening Reception Friday, April 27, 6 – 9 p.m. Union Street Gallery 1527 Otto Blvd. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-754-2601
Rotary of Park Forest: The Latest News
The EarlyAct Club of Forest Trail Middle School box 3,000 meal in Feeding Children Worldwide program. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rotary Club of Park Forest announces the start of their Golden Opportunities Fundraising project. Books will be sold from now until late December. Golden Opportunities is the only[Read More…]
New Village Board to be Sworn In May 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As reported last week, John Ostenburg has been elected to a third term as Village President in Park Forest. While challenger Paul Jasinevicius won the Will County section of Park Forest by 58 votes, Ostenburg's 60.17% of the over-all vote put him well in front of Jasinevicius'[Read More…]
Officer Chases Down Stolen Car
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A Park Forest police officer is credited with recovering a stolen car last Thursday after pursuing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sauk Trail. According to police reports, just before 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, Officer Mannino observed a grey and red[Read More…]
52 Vehicles Have Windows Shot Out Friday
This car on Ash Street is one of 52 damaged in the BB gun shooting spree early Friday morning. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Reports Start Shortly After 3:00 a.m. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police are investigating vandalism spree that occurred early Friday morning. A total of 52 automobiles had windows shattered, apparently by[Read More…]
Bogus Telephone Employees Drive Off with Jewelry
Resident Reports Theft Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — A Park Forest resident was a victim of theft last week by individuals posing as employees of the telephone company. The alleged thieves may be targeting seniors in the south suburban area. A couple in Peotone also fell victim recently in a similar[Read More…]
