Owner Dave Smith congratulates Mary Wallyn on registering the first sale Sunday at Orchard Fresh Market. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Resident Mary Wallyn from Dogwood Street became the first person to make a purchase at Orchard Fresh Market on Sunday. Entering as the store opened for business, Wallyn said[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The true story of how Eleanor Roosevelt overcame the psychological burden of a critical mother, a domineering mother-in-law, and a philandering husband to become the most influential first lady in history is discussed at a Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University. “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless[Read More…]

PSC jazz students perform at Caribou Coffee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On a typical evening, patrons of the Caribou Coffee in Homewood can be found studying with their peers, working on their laptop, or relaxing on an oversized chair with a latte. On the first Friday of every month, the[Read More…]

Alyssa Hernandez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Alyssa Hernandez, 18-year old Senior at Rich East High School, has tossed her hat in the ring and is running for the District 227 School Board. It’s easy to assume that Alyssa got caught up in “Obamamania” and decided to run for public[Read More…]

By: James WorthingtonGuest Contributor Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Over 100 family members and friends gathered at the Calumet Country Club in Homewood recently to celebrate to celebrate the retirement of Alfreda Keller from Juvenile Court. A long-time resident of Park Forest, Keller currently serves as Chairwoman of the Commission on Human Relations.[Read More…]

Thanks to eNews and Park Forest I just want to thank you for the best newspaper around. I have cancelled every paper except the Sunday Trib.. I look forward to every issue of ENews and aometimes send articles on to my adult children who live out of state. I have[Read More…]

A resident asks to be recognized during the Q&A at the neighborhood meeting at Talala School. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Town Meeting – Talala School Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village officials met with Will County residents last Thursday evening at Talala Elementary School. The meeting got underway at[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) 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[Read More…]

Friday was “Myron Cope Day” in Pittsburgh.  For those who don’t know, Myron Cope was the legendary sportscaster and voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers for over three decades.  The one-year anniversary of his death was Friday, February 27. Myron had a voice like sandpaper, but he was incredible to listen[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, Lincoln Highway and Orchard. Dr. Brian Forsythe, Board Certified Orthopedic Physician, will discuss “Common Shoulder Problems and Treatment Options”. All Registered Nurses, active or inactive, are invited to attend.[Read More…]