The Park Forest Public Library is offering patrons a virtual evening with an Academy Award-winning actor and more in September.
Author: John Hudzik
Park Forest to Offer Composting Option to Residents
Park Forest may soon join its north suburban peers in having a composting option for food scraps, coffee grounds, and other items.
Village Begins Search for Lead Service Lines
In compliance with state law, the Village of Park Forest is conducting a door-to-door inspection of all water service lines entering homes.
Somonauk Nature Adventure Park Opening Delayed
Park Forest residents, anxiously awaiting the opening of the new Somonauk Nature Adventure Park, are frustrated with the apparent lack of progress.
New Agreement Will Expedite Land Bank Listings
The first reading of a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority (SSLBDA) occurred at the July 5 Park Forest Village Board Meeting.
Park Forest Library Announces August Events: Tech for Seniors, Community Read, Medicare Fraud
The Park Forest Public Library offers two unique programs for seniors on technology and Medicare fraud prevention in August, and two books by acclaimed authors.
DBC Gifts of Love Holds Back-to-School Run/Walk-A-Thon
DBC Gifts of Love is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Vollmer Road Woods in Matteson.
Southland Career & Technical Education Center Moves Closer to Reality
The future of the proposed Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCTEC) in Park Forest got a little brighter recently with the announcement of a $1.4M grant.
Main Street Nights Opening Event and Resident Appreciation Night Postponed
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Village of Park Forest has announced that it will delay both the Main Street Nights musical performances as well as the Resident Appreciation event.
Park Forest Library Announces Juneteenth and July Events
In addition to a host of July events, the Park Forest Public Library is also announcing activities related to Juneteenth.