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PAAC and the Helicopter

In and Around Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009

Members of PAAC in front of a helicopter that landed for them last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With school supplies replacing the gardening supplies at many area stores, there’s no doubt that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Don’t put off participating in Park Forest’s many activities[Read More…]

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Managing Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009

Main Street Nights continue in Park Forest, featuring Cold Blooded Creatures last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest’s elected officials, management and staff continue to be busy with current projects and events along with future planning. Village Board Summer Meeting Schedule Park Forest residents are reminded that the[Read More…]

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In and Around Park Forest Week of July 13, 2009

Commissioner Jim Saxton discusses the rain barrel concept with patrons at Saturday’s Farmers Market. Rain barrels are available at Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— It’s another week filled with activities and events for all ages. Rain or shine there’s always something to do in and around Park Forest.[Read More…]

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In and Around Park Forest Week of July 6, 2009

The cast of the Merry Wives of Windsor takes a bow, concluding this year’s free Shakespeare in the Park from ITC. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– July 6, 2009. If the weather forecast is correct, our break from the summer heat will be over this week, so consider taking advantage[Read More…]

State Rep. Greg Harris

On the Budget Failure in Springfield

Commentary By State Rep. Greg Harris (D – 13th District) As you know, the General Assembly did not pass a budget with sufficient revenue increases to fully fund many vital state services. As of this writing, Illinois joins California and a handful of other states not having an operating budget[Read More…]

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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 29, 2009

Children dance with hula hoops at the first Main Street Nights last Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2009. Hard to believe that 2009 is just about half over. Now that summer has finally arrived, consider cooling off at the Aqua Center, attending Main Street Nights or any of[Read More…]

Congressman Jackson To Host Health Care Reform Town Hall Meeting

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2009.  Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. will host a series of town hall meetings about health care reform during the next several weeks.  The first meeting will be held in the south suburbs during Congress’ July District Work Period. Congressman Jackson stated, “Health care reform is the[Read More…]

Internet Radio Talk Show Host Hal Turner Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Three Federal Appeals Court Judges

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hal Turner, an intermittent internet radio talk show host and blogger, was arrested today by FBI agents at his home in North Bergen, N.J., on a federal complaint filed in Chicago alleging that he made internet postings threatening to assault and murder three federal appeals court judges in[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report for June 22, 2009

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…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of June 22, 2009

Children play in an inflatable bounce during Saturday’s Youth Day. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– June 22, 2009. Looks like summer has finally arrived. With predictions of the thermometer nearing 90 this week, consider cooling off at the Aqua Center. In addition, one of Park Forest’s favorite family events, Main[Read More…]

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