Jerry Shnay –

September 21, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

The firing line was established in Park Forest after Trustee Randall White announced his effort to unseat Mayor Joe Woods.

September 7, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

The Rich Township band, however, made up for a scarcity of floats in the Park Forest delayed July 4 parade over Labor Day weekend.

September 10, 2026 at 9:29 p.m.

The 2.4 acre development, at Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive, took nearly two years to complete and consists of 44 apartments.

August 24, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

The two-month onslaught of drenching rains and destructive tornados ravaging the south suburbs was the worm in this summer’s apple.

August 10, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Hard times and work come with the territory, but the tornadoes, rain, damaged homes and smashed trees left us waving a white flag.

July 27, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

Frontline Real Estate's report to Will County court states progress is slow but moving at Autumn Ridge apartments in Park Forest.

July 13, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

John Ruffin became hooked on theater at Gwendolyn Brook Middle School in Harvey, and grew to own Theater 47 in Park Forest.

July 6, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods says Autumn Ridge Apartments managers aren't doing enough as residents endure broken air conditioning and elevators.

July 1, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Park Forest officials expected air conditioning at Autumn Ridge to be restored through temporary chillers by the end of the day Wednesday.

June 30, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Richton Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary by patting itself on the back with a Resident Appreciation Day in Glaeser Park.

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