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Author Kate Hannigan Visits Grant-White Intermediate School
BIG WEEK
Big Week: December 11-17
Waffles with Santa Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Brown Cow, 7347 Madison St. Santa loves waffles for breakfast and wants to share them with you.
Big Week: December 4-11
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison St.
CURIOSITIES OF FOREST PARK
Curiosities of Forest Park: Why is there only parking on one side of Roosevelt Rd.?
Once only 66 feet wide, Roosevelt was widened, after much discussion.
FLIER FACT CHECK
We deserve better
If you haven't heard, the Forest Park Review is fact-checking every campaign flier this election season, in an effort to inform voters. This is the second flier that's been submitted to the Review...
Don't stand for much
If you haven't heard, the Forest Park Review is fact-checking every campaign flier this election season, in an effort to inform voters.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Forest Park Community Guide 2019 - 2020
View the full 2019 - 2020 print edition of the Forest Park Community Guide.
Garage sales - October 16, 2019 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
HEALTH
Back to School hip and healthy eating tips...
It's school time again! The decision over healthy meals vs. convenience foods can be a struggle with busy schedules. As the school year picks up, you might find yourself questioning if you need to...
There is nothing more American than the picnic!
Delicious and versatile picnic recipes provide a welcome reprieve from traditional summer fare. Try a fresh jicama salsa or a hearty barley salad with parsley and walnuts. For dessert, indulge in...
GRANT-WHITE ELEMENTARY
Author Kate Hannigan Visits Grant-White Intermediate School
Mr. Mills, District 91 Librarian Media Specialist invited author: Kate Hannigan. Kate Hannigan is a noted author with a special passion for stories that empower girls and women.
Girls on the Run 5K at Butler Field, Chicago, IL
"Girls on the Run reaches girls at a critical stage, strengthening their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can't. Underscoring the important connection between physical and...
FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
FIELD-STEVENSON ELEMENTARY
Crosstown Classic
Thanks to all the family, friends and alumni who came out and cheered on their favorite team in the Crosstown Classic Volleyball game on Tesday, April 10th! Field-Stevenson teachers and staff...
Challenge Night
Challenge Program students exhibited many different projects at Challenge Night on Tuesday, April 9th. Projects included: vermicomposting, healthy vending/eating, a futuristic city called Ventus...
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
EXPAT FOOD CHAT
All Aboard! at the Junction Diner
This is a great place in that kids can pretty much have a greater degree of freedom than they may otherwise enjoy in a more restricted restaurant and parents can avail to a nice glass of beer or wine...
RELIGION
Bob Sherrell's story, part 8
Through his wife Kathleen Bob finds a new entre into religion.
Bob Sherrell's story, part 7 [Soul of a Liberal Village, Ch.2]
Bob climbed the career ladder at AT&T but not without some challenges
LOCAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sam Alonzo Sr., candidate for Park District of Forest Park Board
Sam Alonzo Sr. has been a Forest Park resident since 1974. He married his wife, Jamie, at Saint Bernardine's that year and became strongly involved in his church and community.
Forest Park Police Officer Michael O'Connor running for school board seat
With a decade of serving the Forest Park community, officer Michael O'Connor is taking his dedication to public service to the next level by running for a District 91 school board seat.
HIT N RUN
Profile of the Week - Evan Branniff
1st Baseman Evan Branniff 1st Baseman and Closer.
Game of the Week - Forest Park vs. Broadview
Forest Park wins 11-0 with the visiting team not fielding a single ball.
FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Librarians: the Original Google
On the second Wednesday of each month, your friendly Forest Park librarians arrive at the Beacon Pub bearing pencils, paper, a scoresheet, and brains full of trivia. Masters of obscure knowledge...
Resolved: Meet a few nice books this year
A good book can be a great escape, and you don't have to give it all your spare time.
SHOPPING & FASHION
Eesh to ish - consistency in store hours
Sarah talks about consistency in store hours, how it impacts more than just that business alone.
BETSY ROSS ELEMENTARY
THE JERRY THOMAS CHRONICLES
What is 'burned wine'?
We have reached the final leg of our tour of the six major spirits, and it is time to look at brandy. Strictly speaking, the term 'brandy' applies to any grape-based spirit distilled from wine. The...
FOREST PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN
Practice your holiday cooking with us November 2nd!
Join us to celebrate the closing of a successful 2014 garden season at the community garden by sharing some your garden's harvests. In place of our yearly fundraiser, we'll be holding a potluck meal...
Let's call the whole thing off
Come and learn all about tomatoes! We will talk about hybrid vs. heirloom and how to save seeds for next year. We will also taste some of the tomatoes grown this year at the garden. Sunday, August...
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