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Author Archives: Laurie Kokenes

Posted inSpecial Advertising Section

A message from the chamber

by Laurie Kokenes April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

We are pleased to present the latest Forest Park Community Guide. Published annually by the Forest Park Review in partnership with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, this guide contains a wealth of information on just about everything you need to know about Forest Park.  Located just ten miles west of downtown Chicago, Forest Park […]

Posted inOpinion

This Saturday is early St. Patty’s in Forest Park

by Laurie Kokenes February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Posted inSpecial Advertising Section

Why St. Pat’s comes early in Forest Park

by Laurie Kokenes March 2, 2022March 2, 2022
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

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