Village Manager Tom Mick confirmed in a telephone interview that the Village Board will discuss the closing of Hidden Meadows Golf Course later this month. "I expect there will be a decision made in November," Mick said, indicating the matter will probably be discussed next Monday, with a resolution calling[Read More…]
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Halvorson wins big
State Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson celebrates with supporters Cait and Callie Phipps. Senator Halvorson won a commanding victory over Republican challenger Joe Maun. All other state and federal incumbents who serve Park Forest were also successful in retaining their seats.
Scenic 10 – A New Hope
According to a recent press release from the Village of Park Forest, Village officials may decide the future of the 29-year-old Park Forest Scenic 10 mile race before the end of the year. However, no final decision has been reached on the future of the popular Labor Day event. Faced[Read More…]
Park Forest FOCUS Scholarship
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest FOCUS offers the Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship, awarded each June to a graduating high school senior. Furnace was a founding member of Park Forest FOCUS, along with his widow, Dorothy E. Furnace, who still resides in Park Forest. The 2009 recipient of the scholarship is[Read More…]
Gift to Police Department
Long-time Park Forest residents Mr. & Mrs. David Eisen stand with police Chief Thomas Fleming. The Eisens presented Fleming with a check for $1,000 to benefit the Park Forest canine units. They made the donation in memory of the late Barbara Staley. The Eisens adopted Mrs. Stanley's dog after she[Read More…]
Gift to Police Department
Long-time Park Forest residents Mr. & Mrs. David Eisen stand with police Chief Thomas Fleming. The Eisens presented Fleming with a check for $1,000 to benefit the Park Forest canine units. They made the donation in memory of the late Barbara Staley. The Eisens adopted Mrs. Stanley's dog after she[Read More…]
Trustee O’Neill sworn in
Georgia O'Neill is sworn in as Trustee by Village Clerk Dawn Robinson to the Park Forest Village Board at the October 23 board meeting.
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eNews Park Forest joins Business Wire
eNews Park Forest was recently accepted for membership in Business Wire news service. Business Wire's website reports the following on the company: Business Wire is the global market leader in commercial news distribution. Thousands of member companies and organizations depend on Business Wire to transmit their full-text news releases, regulatory[Read More…]
Summit for Area Leaders held
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…]
