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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage 2019
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
BIG WEEK
Big Week: September 11-18
Music with a twist What do recorders, harmonicas, drums and accordions have in common? When it comes to music, they make very odd pairings.
Big Week: September 4 - 11
Belly up to the BBQ The village of Forest Park hosts Ribfest 2019 on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Forest Park Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St.
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.
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.
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.
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
BETSY ROSS ELEMENTARY
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.
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 HISTORY
Preparing for the new millennium
Twenty years ago this month, Madison Street was undergoing major reconstruction.
Village hall days of yore
Lin Scollard, administrative secretary in Forest Park Department of Health and Safety is retiring.
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.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage 2019
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Garage sales - September 11, 2019 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
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
Northside PTC Pancake Breakfast at Grant-White
Northside PTC pancake Dinner Donations from Forest Park local businesses, Garfield and Grant-White School staff. Thank you to all that help make this possible!
Grant-White Boys Basketball Game at the Forest Park Roos Center
Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade boys' basketball team for the win of their game today! Field Stevenson Sharks and Grant-White Eagles, the Score was 13 to 20. Go Eagles
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...
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...
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 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...
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