East Hazel Crest, IL-(ENEWSPF)—The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce (CSCC) will hold a Business After Hours event on Thursday, May 16. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will host the event from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tall Grass Arts Association in downtown Park Forest. CSCC says Business After-Hours events are[Read More…]
Business
Mayor Woods and Manager Mick on Walgreens Closing
Mayor Joseph Woods commented recently on the Deerfield-based Walgreens Co. closing its only store in Park Forest.
Walgreens in Park Forest to Close Feb. 29
A corporate spokesperson confirmed the writing on the wall and door. The Walgreens store in Park Forest will close.
Honoring Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle at Chamber 57 Breakfast
11th Annual Chamber 57 Breakfast honors Toni Preckwinkle and celebrates excellence with Rising Beyond Keynote Matthew Simpson.
South Suburban Airport Bill Signed in IL: The Impact
Congresswoman Robin Kelly gathered numerous political leaders to celebrate the passage of an amendment to the South Suburban Airport Act.
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ended July 1, 2023. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $81.8 billion.
Rep. Kelly & Dem. Colleagues Introduce Bill Aimed at Bolstering U.S. Manufacturing
Congresswoman Robin Kelly and others set of bills aimed at strengthening supply chains and spurring domestic manufacturing of critical goods.
Lad’s Lemonade Stand on Ash Street Wins New Blue Fan
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A young lad running a lemonade stand on Ash Street won a fan from among Park Forest’s Official Blue. Jayden K. Storm made a new friend Saturday when Officer Oscar Zendejas stopped, got out of his squad, and posed for pictures with the four-year-old entrepreneur. Officer Zendejas[Read More…]
School Board Member Invoiced for Over $1500 in Personal Charges Made on District Credit Card
A school board member for Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 was invoiced by the district and paid back over $1,500 in personal charges either he or his wife made using a district “P-Card” or purchasing credit card. School Board member Randall White, current Vice President of the SD 163 school board, racked up $1,562.92 in personal charges beginning in May of 2021, according to documents received by eNews Park Forest through a Freedom of Information Request to the Business Office of District 163.
Cook County Unveils Historic $37 Million Investment to Support Small Businesses
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County unveiled its historic investment to support local small business resiliency and growth, the Cook County Small Business Source. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle shared details today about a $37 Million investment to support a network of over 30 business support organizations and forthcoming small business[Read More…]