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

By Y. B. Jensen | Nov 2, 2025

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

Park Forest fire officials promote furnace safety and offer free smoke detector installations

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 26, 2025

As temperatures drop in the region, Park Forest fire officials are advising residents to take steps to ensure furnace safety as the heating season begins.

Village of New Lenox announces Halloween 2025 trick-or-treat hours and safety tips

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 24, 2025

Trick-or-treating in the Village of New Lenox for Halloween 2025 will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to prioritize safety during these hours.

Park Forest Board to honor retiring police commander and review property ordinances

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 24, 2025

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 27, to address two property-related items and to honor retiring Police Commander Julius Moore for his 20 years of service.

FDA conducted inspections of 8 companies in cities located in Will County in Q3

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 21, 2025

There were eight companies in cities associated with Will County that received eight FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Park Forest offers vaccination clinic as respiratory illness cases rise before holidays

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 21, 2025

Park Forest officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and shingles ahead of the holiday season as cases of respiratory illnesses increase in the Chicago area.

Park Forest trustees to address public safety projects and first responder recognition

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 19, 2025

The Village of Park Forest Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Monday, Oct. 20, with an agenda that includes public safety initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and community recognition.

Park Forest launches social media campaign showcasing local parks

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 16, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has introduced a social media campaign to promote its local parks and encourage residents to enjoy outdoor spaces during the fall season.

Village of Monee seeks engineering firms for intersection improvement project

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 14, 2025

The Village of Monee has announced it is seeking engineering firms to oversee construction for the Monee-Manhattan Road and Cleveland/Hamilton Avenue intersection improvement project.

Park Forest welcomes Daniel Meier as new firefighter and paramedic

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has added Daniel Meier to its Fire Department as a new firefighter and paramedic.

Village of Monee schedules public hearing on property annexation and zoning

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 1, 2025

A public hearing is scheduled to take place before the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Village of Monee, Will County, Illinois.

House candidate Parker on sanctuary cities: 'No city in this country should be designated as a safe haven for persons that enter illegally'

By Y. B. Jensen | Sep 12, 2025

Dr. Nona Parker, a candidate for Illinois House District 98, expressed her views on sanctuary city policies, stating they are misguided because only legal citizens should receive benefits and immigration laws must be upheld.

House candidate Parker on state leadership: 'Governor Pritzker has failed the people of Illinois'

By Y. B. Jensen | Sep 12, 2025

Dr. Nona Parker, a candidate for Illinois House District 98, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies and spending practices, claiming they have failed residents and betrayed their trust.

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