Alia Davis, right, of Quality Classic Fitness Center, welcomes Dave Smith, owner of Orchard Fresh Market at the store’s Grand Opening Saturday. Click here for more pictures from the Grand Opening. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Orchard Fresh Market Grand Opening Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, church, organization or[Read More…]

Note: eNews Park Forest is changing its look tonight. ENEWSPF will remain online as we adjust the template. Our new, fresh look will allow us to bring the news even more clearly to Park Forest and beyond. In and Around Park Forest – Week of May 4, 2009 Alia Davis,[Read More…]

Marian honors ‘Dominican Pillars’ at 50th anniversary gala Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School brought to a close the year-long celebration of 50 years of Teaching Scholars with a Soul on Saturday night with a gala at the School of the Art Institute Ballroom in Chicago. Along with[Read More…]

Updated 4-30-09 at 10:54 a.m. with information regarding Grand Opening events at Orchard Fresh Market. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, church, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if you would like to announce personal events such as[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Paying for college can put a financial strain on students and their families. Although the cost of attending Prairie State College (PSC) is lower than those of a four-year university, PSC is making college more affordable by offering 45 scholarships totaling nearly $200,000 to graduating high school[Read More…]

Mike Giannoni’s “Split Personalities” was part of the high school artists exhibit at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) annual high school student art exhibition honors the talents of aspiring south suburban artists. This year’s exhibit, Synergy, features 46 artists from Beecher High School, Bloom[Read More…]

My husband and I moved to Park Forest over 17 years ago.  We didn’t know much about the area, but as first time home buyers the price of the home was within our budget.  Our street was well cared for and the neighbors all seem to be hard working friendly[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Nurses Club is offering scholarships up to $2,000. to nursing students who reside in School Districts 227, 206, and 201U. Winners will be selected on the basis of grade point average, citzenship qualities and goal achievement. Application packets are available at Rich East, Rich South,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A local pastor learned Friday that he has received national recognition for his work with his parish grade school. Fr. John Siemanowski, beginning his 13th year as pastor at St. Agnes Parish in Chicago Heights, is being honored by the National Catholic Educational Association with the organization’s[Read More…]

Officer David Habecker (hand raised) is sworn in by Village Clerk Sheila McGann. His father stands to his right. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Clerk Sheila McGann swore in three officers for the Park Forest Police Department at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. The officers come to the village[Read More…]