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Author Archives: Laurie Kokenes

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Why St. Pat’s comes early in Forest Park

by Laurie Kokenes March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

More than 31.5 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry — but everybody’s Irish on parade day in Forest Park. We may not bring 750,000 people to town like they do in Dublin, but the Forest Park Chamber’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is certainly our most popular event and our attendance numbers are just as impressive. […]

Posted inColumns

Looking ahead and looking up

by Laurie Kokenes March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Posted inNews, Opinion

The rewards of shopping local are many

by Laurie Kokenes November 17, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inNews, Opinion

Small businesses form the core of community

by Laurie Kokenes October 20, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inNews, Opinion

Lessons during changing times

by Laurie Kokenes September 8, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inOpinion

We’re in this together

by Laurie Kokenes June 23, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Promoting local business … with fun along the way

by Laurie Kokenes May 26, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inOpinion

In this crisis, think small

by Laurie Kokenes March 25, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Plenty ahead to look forward to

by Laurie Kokenes February 5, 2020February 9, 2021
Posted inNews, Opinion

Holiday Walk brings out the best

by Laurie Kokenes December 4, 2019February 9, 2021

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