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Slain former Proviso East High School athlete remembered at funeral
Funeral services for slain former Proviso East High School alum DaShamone "Spuddy" McCarty took place Friday May 24 at Rock of Ages Church in Maywood. The Dakota College scholarship student...
Park District of Forest Park collects sports equipment for Oklahoma tornado victims
The Park District of Forest Park has started a sports equipment drive to replace equipment lost by the Moore Parks Department in the storm, spokesperson Rachell Entler said in an email.
Eight things you didn't know about the All-School Picnic in Forest Park
For generations of Forest Park residents, the countdown to summer vacation starts with the All-School Picnic on the third Thursday in May. This year's event takes place at The Park on May 23 from...
Forest Park veterans reflect on Memorial Day
"When you get up in the morning on Memorial Day and you go out on the front porch," said Forest Park resident Joe Byrnes, a recipient of a Purple Heart and veteran of two tours in Vietnam,...
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce announces remodeling awards
Joan and Marshall Crawford's house at 1302 S. Elgin Ave. is the first house south of Roosevelt Road to win the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce PRIDE award. The awards are given every year to...
Physics award winner honors her 8th-grade math teacher at Forest Park Middle School
When she walks through the Proviso East Navy ROTC building, people call Katie Rueda "Cosmic Ray Girl." The Proviso East High School (PEHS) junior knows a lot about the cosmic particles flying...
Feeling bubbly
Kaitlyn Kendall, 8, of Forest Park, tries to catch bubbles being blown by her brother, Ryan, at the Park in Forest Park. Her father, Robert, said they were there enjoying the playground while it is still there. The Park District will close it in a few weeks, tear it down and build a new playground.
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BRUSH Dental Studio announces opening at Forest Park Plaza
Dr. Karen Fields Lever is proud to announce the opening of BRUSH Dental Studio at Forest Park Plaza located on 7610 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 108, in Forest Park, Illinois.
Forest Park Middle School Spelling Bee winners
On Wednesday, May 15th, Forest Park Middle School hosted its annual Spelling Bee. All of the winners received McDonald's gift cards.
Proviso commission partners with home delivery pharmacy
The Proviso Township Mental Health Commission today announced that some chronically ill, homebound patients can have prescriptions delivered directly to their home, saving important time and energy.
St. Bernardine's May Crowning
St. Bernardine church and school celebrated their May Crowning mass May 8.
Opportunity Knocks to host event in Forest Park
Join us June 21st for an opportunity knocks double header at Elgin Ave. and Madison St. in Forest Park.
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