John Hudzik

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Patrons of the Park Forest Public Library can learn about native plants, become knowledgeable about financial scams targeting seniors, and participate in kids’ craft activities in May. The month closes with a kick-off to the 2026 Summer Reading Program. Crafts for Kids There are two craft events[Read More...]

Renovations for Park Forest's Aqua Center, our one-of-a-kind oasis and singular swimming spot, are on track for a 2027 opening.

The Park Forest Public Library has special events planned in June to help celebrate both Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and more.

A sure sign of summer in Park Forest is the kickoff of the village’s Main Street Nights music series, this year beginning June 10.

The Mobile Museums of Tolerance is visiting Park Forest this week and will be located in the parking lot of the Park Forest Public Library.

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest announced the demolition of the long-vacant Blackhawk Tower Plaza located at the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Indianwood Boulevard. Once home to businesses including Jewel Grocery (known in the community as “Little Jewel”), Newman’s Pharmacy, Froggie’s Ice Cream, Faso’s Pizza, the Park[Read More...]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Summer is in full swing at the Park Forest Public Library during July. In addition to kids’ giveaways related to America’s 250th anniversary, the library is hosting a tea and movie matinee of “Lincoln,” and a rescheduled talk on the promises of democracy and freedom. There will[Read More...]

August is full of events at the Park Forest Library. Visitors can join hula hooping for exercise, stop by a local authors’ fair, and more.

The latest Park Forest house renovated as part of the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI) is ready to become someone's home.

The $10 million Aqua Center renovation now has a reopening forecast of May of 2028 as the state would not allow a partial 2027 reopening.