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Big Week Jan. 16-23
11th Annual Chili Cook Off
Opportunity Knocks will host its 11th Annual Chili Cookoff from 12 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 at Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn.
DISHIN' DELICIOUS
Middle School hosts Bacon Lunch with honored guest Super Bacon Lady
The library at Forest Park Middle School hosted a staff potluck lunch with "Body by Bacon" as the theme.
WATCH Dishin' Delicious: Poor Phil's Bar & Grill
See how Chef Pedro creates the well-known Po'Phils N'awlins Gumbo, as well as their creamy Lobster Roll.
BIG WEEK
Big Week Jan. 16-23
11th Annual Chili Cook Off Opportunity Knocks will host its 11th Annual Chili Cookoff from 12 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 at Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn.
Big Week Jan. 9-16
Flip Con Comics & Fandom Expo It's time again for the Forest Park Public Library's annual Flip Con Comics and Fandom Expo, where attendees can enjoy a cosplay makeup event, arcade game station...
FLIER FACT CHECK
People we trust say please vote no
If you haven't heard, the Forest Park Review is fact-checking every campaign flier this election season, in an effort to inform voters
Is video gambling wrong for Forest Park?
If you haven't heard, the Forest Park Review is fact-checking every campaign flier this election season, in an effort to inform voters
FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
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
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...
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Garage sales - October 17, 2018 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
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.
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...
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.
BETSY ROSS ELEMENTARY
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.
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.
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...
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...
GRANT-WHITE ELEMENTARY
Winter Break Reading Challenge
Book reading Once upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude read by Mrs.Greco (Reading Specialist) and Mr. Beauford (Principal) at our Winter reading challenge and cocoa.Thank you for all the winter reading....
Grant-White Choir Concert
Come out and enjoy Grant-White's Choir Concert December 18,2018 at 6:3pm
FOREST PARK HISTORY
Throwback to 1988's Forest Park Youth Commission
Forest Park Youth Commission, was a totally righteous group in 1988.
Throwback to Circle Video and Circle Pizza
Locally, before binge watching Netflix and ordering through Grubhub, there was the local delivery partnership of Circle Video and Circle Pizza.
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