The Park Forest Art Fair is right around the corner. (GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Tall Grass Arts Association is busy preparing for the 54th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13. between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The weekend events will[Read More…]
Month: November 2006
Gay Baby Boomers Concerned About Aging, Funding Retirement
First National Survey Reports a Higher Rate of Caregiving Fear Discrimination in the Health Care Arena WESTPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Baby Boomers have more distinct concerns about aging with regard to financial stability, personal support and end-of-life legal issues and are providing care at a higher[Read More…]
Focus on Hidden Meadows
Discussion at the November 20 Village Board meeting focused on the proposed closing of Hidden Meadows Golf Course. Speaking to a crowded board room, Village Manager Tom Mick outlined reasons for the resolution, "It's clearly based on financial reasons." In addition, Mick said that the board met with residents from[Read More…]
NAACP Holds Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The Far South Suburban NAACP held its 26th Annual Freedom Fund Awards & Dinner Dance Banquet on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at the Matteson Holiday Inn. The guest speaker for this year's event was Mr. Roland S. Martin, Executive Editor of The Chicago Defender, the nation's largest black daily newspaper. [Read More…]
When is eNews Park Forest published?
A new issue of eNews Park Forest is published every Monday, unless otherwise noted.
Is eNews Park Forest an official publication of the Village of Park Forest?
No. eNews Park Forest, Inc. is a privately run company that is not affiliated with the Village of Park Forest. Our publisher, Gary Kopycinski, does serve the people of Park Forest as a Trustee, but this is not a publication of the Village of Park Forest.
What is eNews Park Forest?
Welcome to eNews Park Forest, an online news magazine dedicated to telling the whole story, news and information from the Village of Park Forest, IL. Many people have expressed displeasure with the quality of news coverage for Park Forest. Our goal is to change all of that. With regular updates,[Read More…]
Seeking “Unsung Heroines” Nominees
Cook County Commissioner, Joan Patricia Murphy (6th District) announced that she is seeking a nominee to be honored by the Cook County Board's Commission on Women's Issues. The Annual "Unsung Heroine" Breakfast will be held in March at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Unsung Heroine Award recognizes women who have[Read More…]
Agenda Item 6: Closing Hidden Meadows
The Village Board will take up the discussion Monday, November 20, on the potential closing of Hidden Meadows Golf Course, as reported last week in eNews Park Forest. The item is sixth on the agenda, and the resolution presented to the board reads as follows: A RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS AT[Read More…]
Hunting for Local Treasurers
The maps of downtown Park Forest were distributed and off they went. Business owners, professionals and residents from surrounding communities scattered throughout the area on November 16 to discover the hidden gems that lie within. The Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Park Forest co-hosted this special[Read More…]
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