Jerry Shnay – Page 29

A happy crowd gathers at State and Madison Streets to celebrate Japan's surrender on Aug. 14, 1945, also known as V-J Day.

Of silent, dignified parades, tiny farewells and decades of waiting

May 21, 2019 at 7:48 p.m.

Each year the silent parade of fire equipment from Park Forest and neighboring fire departments rolls past our house in an impressive display of flashing lights. Only the hushed rumble...

Former track standout Julius Mercer poses with his book, "A Fire in You."

Park Forest man recalls hurdles in track, life (Part 2)

June 14, 2018 at 1:29 p.m.

For more than 20 years, 400-meter low hurdle runner Julius Mercer overcame all obstacles that stood in his way. But everything changed the day Mercer woke up in a Los...

Park Forest man recalls hurdles in track, life

June 10, 2018 at 1:02 a.m.

Park Forest's Julius Mercer knows that the 400-meter low hurdle race is one of the most difficult in track, combining speed, endurance and concentration. There are 10 hurdles to clear....

School supply giveaway Saturday in Park Forest

June 10, 2018 at 9:43 a.m.

I used to suffer from a bad case of crayon envy. Once upon a time, school always started the Tuesday after Labor Day and school supplies included a pencil box,...

Shnay: Park Forest residents are quick to help each other

June 10, 2018 at 8:41 a.m.

Our two youngest grandkids, Madeline and Ben Whitcomb, turn 17 and 16 respectively next month so our recent annual visit to Colorado was a birthday gift we gave to ourselves....

Park Forest downtown merchants showcase wares

June 11, 2018 at 9:34 p.m.

I never turn down a chance to get something for nothing, or at least something of large value for a few minutes of my time. That includes a chance for...

Shnay: A proud American’s July 4th story

June 10, 2018 at 1:08 p.m.

I do not take a back seat to anyone when it comes to celebrating our national holiday on July 4. There will be food and drink on our table most...

Craig Hodges (center) with sons Jibirl (left) and Jamaal.

Ex-Bulls player Craig Hodges gives back to high school

June 10, 2018 at 11:56 a.m.

Something was not right, and without raising his voice, the man watching on the sidelines walked onto the basketball court. The young players stopped as he talked quietly, making suggestions...

Shnay: Parking lot finally repaired

June 10, 2018 at 3:27 p.m.

Two months ago, I discussed the sad state of the parking lot across the street from the Park Forest Post Office. That's where you go when you want to post...

Park Forest Veterans Closet moves to new site

June 10, 2018 at 1:54 p.m.

I've written about the Park Forest Veterans Closet twice before, and of how it serves those who helped defend this country by allowing them to take what they need at...

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