Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Established in 1978, the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club (PFRPC) is based in the South Suburbs of Chicago. While the club originated in the far south community of Park Forest, today our members come from more than 25 different communities throughout metropolitan Chicago, as well as[Read More…]
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Police Honors Ceremony
The Park Forest Police Department held its third annual Service Awards on November 12, 2006. Citizen awards were presented to Eric Carlson, Ronald Johnson, and Claudia Valdez. Fifteen year service awards were presented to Officer Joe Butler, and Officer Thomas Naughton. One twenty year award was presented to Corporal Mel[Read More…]
Park Forest Salutes its Veterans
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest celebrated Veterans Day with a 7 p.m. program on November 13, 2006 in the board room at Village Hall. The Presentation of Colors, led by Donald Ziems, was by Boy Scout Troop 156 and Cub Scout Webelos Pack 156. The following is information on those[Read More…]
Public Meeting About SouthCom
Have you ever wondered what happens when you call 911? On average, a person makes only one 911 call in his/her lifetime. That call is a unique experience for us so it is important to know that the person on the other end of the telephone knows what to do![Read More…]
Board set to debate Golf Course Closing
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…]
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…]
