The Park Forest Public Library features two unique events for kids in July plus several adult learning opportunities.
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United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County’s “Transforming Places” Partnership Expands
United Way of Metro Chicago, along with Cook County announced expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative, part of Transforming Places.
Celebrate JUNETEENTH and PRIDE Saturday in Park Forest
Besides the Main Street Market, Park Forest will host two events celebrating Juneteenth and Pride on the Village Green Saturday.
Hopeful Eagle Scout Dedicates Solitude Bench to Blackhawk School
Eagle Scout Jonathan Powell dedicated a Solitude Bench and garden he funded and installed in front of Blackhawk School.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Secretly Recording Boys in YMCA Locker Rooms
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for recording thousands of videos of nude boys inside YMCA locker rooms.
How the Commissioner Lost His Commission
Before his term as commissioner ended, then school board member Randall White lost his place on the Park Forest Youth Commission.
Gary Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison
Tommy Watkins, 32 years old, was sentenced to 108 months in prison after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography.
Grande Prairie Singers Present “Beauty All Around Us” This Saturday
Grande Prairie Singers will close its 2022-2023 season with a concert “Beauty All Around Us,” a vocal tribute to songs inspired by nature.
Significant Restructure of Personnel Appears Likely at School Board for District 163
The Board of Education for Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163 appears ready to restructure district personnel significantly.
CLUE on Stage Courtesy The Drama Group
The Drama Group is wickedly excited to present this cult-fan-mystery-murder next in our 91st season, CLUE On Stage.





