The Park Forest League of Women Voters sponsored a Summit for Area Leaders Sunday, Nov. 5, at Freedom Hall. In attendance were David Litton, Village Administrator from University Park; Mayor John Ostenburg of Park Forest; Howard Hunigan, superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227; District 227 school board President[Read More…]
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Park Forest hosts Business Breakfast
The Village of Park Forest hosted a Business Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Dining on the Green. Representatives from approximately 50 Park Forest businesses were in attendance. The morning began with a welcome by Mayor John Ostenburg, and continued with opening remarks by Village Manager Tom Mick. The focus[Read More…]
First Summit – Nov. 5
Sunday November 5 the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host the First Summit of area leaders at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Refreshments will be served at 2:45 pm before the meeting from 3 to 5 pm. Citizens will have an opportunity to[Read More…]
Sen. Crotty Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Maggie Crotty spent the better part of two hours at Park Forest Village Hall Saturday in a town hall meeting. Approximately 25 residents had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue in an informal setting. Topics discussed included school funding reform, taxes in Park Forest, and[Read More…]
Scenic 10’s Last Run
Bud James, race director for the Park Forest Scenic 10, announced this week that the Village Board has decided to end the popular race. "It is with very mixed emotion that I share this news with you but next Labor Day we will stage the 30th and final Scenic 10.[Read More…]
Harold Brown Steps Down
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After serving the better part of two terms on the Park Forest Village Board, Trustee Harold Brown’s resignation became effective Monday night, October 23, with the swearing-in of Trustee Georgia O’Neill. Residents lined up to bid Trustee Brown well in his retirement, and to thank him for his[Read More…]
Summit — Public Meeting
Sunday November 5 the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host the First Summit of area leaders at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Refreshments will be served at 2:45 pm before the meeting from 3 to 5 pm. Citizens will have an opportunity to[Read More…]
Park Forest Logo
Have you weighed in on our poll? The new Park Forest logo has made its way to the official letterhead the village uses. Soon you'll see it on police vehicles and elsewhere. How do you like it?
Police Blotter Update
We are working on getting information for the police blotter. It has become a bit complicated. A request was made by eNews Park Forest about two weeks ago regarding our intention to visit the Park Forest Police Station once a week and take reports from the police blotter. We have[Read More…]
Village Manager’s Announcement of Trustee O’Neill Appointment
Village Manager Tom Mick reported on Wednesday, October 11 that the Village Board announced this past Monday night that longtime Park Forest resident Georgia O’Neill has been selected to succeed outgoing Trustee Harold Brown. In early September, Trustee Brown submitted his resignation from the Board so that he can relocate[Read More…]