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Park Forest–Richton Park Neighborhood Network opens applications for family assistance program

By P. S. King | Nov 1, 2025

The Park Forest Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) has opened applications for the second round of its Family Stability Assistance Program.

Park Forest Police Commander Julius Moore retires after 20 years of service

By P. S. King | Oct 24, 2025

Police Commander Julius Moore is retiring from the Park Forest Police Department after 20 years of service.

Park Forest Fire Department launches smoke alarm blitz after recent fires

By P. S. King | Oct 20, 2025

After two recent electrical fires in Park Forest, including one fatal incident, the Park Forest Fire Department is urging residents to take steps to improve home fire safety and prevention. “Electrical fires can happen in an instant,” said Deputy...

Park Forest announces Safe Halloween event for families on October 25

By P. S. King | Oct 20, 2025

Families in Park Forest are preparing for the return of the annual Safe Halloween celebration, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DownTown area.

Evergreen Park calls for volunteers for annual leaf raking event

By P. S. King | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Evergreen Park will hold its third annual Community Leaf Raking event on Saturday, November 15, starting at 10:00 AM.

House candidate Sheppard: Democrats' use of gerrymandering 'is a betrayal of democracy itself'

By P. S. King | Sep 26, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, has accused Democratic leaders of undermining democracy by pursuing super-gerrymandered maps.