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HAKEN Have Announced 'An Evening With' North American Tour For 2024
Progressive rockers are pleased to announce they will return to North America in 2024 for a special 'An Evening With' tour. Kicking off on February 10th, 2024 in Los Angeles, the band will be performing the entirety of their acclaimed newest album "Fauna", as well as other tracks from across the bands career. The run of shows will culminate in the 2024 edition of Cruise to the Edge between 8-13th March (not An Evening With show).
COREY TAYLOR Releases Music Video For 'We Are The Rest', From Upcoming "CMF2" Album
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (, ) has released the fourth single, 'We Are The Rest', from his upcoming sophomore solo studio album, "CMF2". The song is a powerful anthem for the outsider, celebrating those who don't fit in and who are often overlooked, the ones who are never good enough.
The Meaning Behind The Song: To France by Maggie Reilly
The Meaning Behind The Song: To France by Maggie Reilly The song “To France” was released in 1983 by Scottish singer Maggie Reilly as a single off her debut album, “Echoes”. The song achieved commercial success in many European countries, including reaching #1 in France. “To France” is a ballad that tells the story of a man who must leave his lover behind as he embarks on a journey to France.
HAKEN - Fauna (Album Review)
Ambitious, innovative, and genre-bending British progressive metalists Haken return to the scene with "Fauna", the highly-anticipated followup to the 1-2 punch of "Vector" (2018) and "Virus" (2020) set to release March 3, 2023. It is their 7th full length studio LP since the band's inception in the mid 2000s. "Fauna" marks the return of a key player, wink-wink, in Haken history.
Arthur Steeg, 95
Home / News / Articles / Arthur Steeg, 95 Machinist, POW survivor Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 8:42 AM Arthur Steeg, 95, of LaGrange, Fennville, Michigan and Venice, Florida, formerly of Forest Park, died on Aug. 17, 2020. Born in Brienne, Romania on Feb. 28, 1925, he was the son of Reinhold and Hulda Steeg. He often shared happy memories of his early years in Romania. His family's farm and vineyard was a popular stopping place for people going to the weekly market.
COVID and the Altenheim site
Home / News / Articles / COVID and the Altenheim site Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 11:58 AM If the dismal state of village government finances in the ongoing COVID-19 scourge were some partial incentive to move quickly to offer portions of the village-owned Altenheim property up for sale to developers, well the scourge has found a new way to bite the village.
Small business survival mode
Home / News / Articles / Small business survival mode Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 12:00 PM We're all vaguely aware of the impact of the pandemic on local businesses. Some businesses have closed entirely, others are staggering. Efforts to support local independent shops and restaurants have been heartfelt and somewhat effective.
Man robbed at knifepoint | Police reports Aug. 24-30
Home / News / Articles / Man robbed at knifepoint | Police reports Aug. 24-30 Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 11:02 AM An armed robbery occurred at Harlem Avenue and Madison Street on Aug. 25 just after midnight. The victim was headed to his car in the parking lot on the northwest corner of the intersection. He had just reached the driver's door of the vehicle when two subjects approached on foot from behind.
Introducing Power Play Cafe
Home / News / Articles / Introducing Power Play Cafe Roosevelt Road wine house to become a hockey themed coffee shop Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 9:54 AM Mark Calahan (center), owner of the new Power Play Caf?, with daughter Elsie Calahan (left) and family friend Violet Korzatkowski. | Photo provided Mark Calahan, owner of Amy's Winehouse at 7235 W. Roosevelt Rd., is transforming the wine bar into Power Play Caf?, a hockey themed coffee shop open during the day.
Two dead in I-290 crash near Desplaines Ave.
Home / News / Articles / Two dead in I-290 crash near Desplaines Ave. State police investigating Monday, August 31st, 2020 4:49 PM By Maria Maxham Two people died in a crash in the eastbound lanes of the I-290 expressway at Desplaines Avenue on Aug. 30 at 4:20 a.m. One of the victims is Joanne Alvarez, 27, from Aurora. The other, a male, has not yet been identified. The Forest Park police and fire departments responded to the scene to find both subjects unresponsive.
Big Week: Jan. 8 to 15
Home / Community / Blogs / Big Week: Jan. 8 to 15 Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:34 PM By Staff Sweet Tooth Tween Meetup Ever wonder about the secret behind making the sweet treats you see at Twisted Cookie? Meet up with us to find out and get a treat to enjoy! For tweens ages 8-11. Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. at Twisted Cookie, 7401 Madison St. Spaces are limited, so registration is a must.
Pot vs. video gaming
Home / News / Articles / Pot vs. video gaming Opinion: Editorials Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:09 PM By Editorial Speaking of pot dispensaries, the new owner of the longtime R Place property on south Harlem says he'd potentially welcome a recreational marijuana shop in his building. He is also open to a new bar or restaurant use. The site has advantages. Easy access for customers from multiple communities with its Harlem address. Plenty of parking, too.
Pot and equity
Home / News / Articles / Pot and equity Opinion: Editorials Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:09 PM By Editorial There are many reasons we support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. At the top though is the opportunity it presents to fully reset decades of racially abusive prosecution of black people for using pot the exact same way white people did but winding up in jail, with a record and with lives in the ditch.
Learning the 9 lessons of Christmas ... the hard way
Home / News / Articles / Learning the 9 lessons of Christmas ... the hard way Opinion: Editorials Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:07 PM By Alan Brouilette I think we are all in agreement that the holiday season is a time for reflection, a time for coming together, and a time for friends and family, kith and kin, to learn some things. I don't wish to brag, but my personal family did very well at that part of Christmas this year.
D209 begins its superintendent search
Home / News / Articles / D209 begins its superintendent search Opinion: Letters to the editor Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:11 PM This Thursday, Jan. 9 at a special meeting, the District 209 school board will take the first step toward continuing the transformative work that has been taking place at Proviso High Schools over the past 4½ years.
Rose Marie Loeffelman, 90
Home / News / Articles / Rose Marie Loeffelman, 90 Forest Park resident Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:12 PM Rose Marie Loeffelman, 90, of Forest Park, died on Jan. 6, 2020. She was the mother of Robin (Jeff) Machul, and Dawn (Terry) Leninger, the grandmother of Kristin (Mark) Robins, and Tyler (Jess) Leninger, and the great-grandmother of Finn Robins. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St Bernardine Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, with visitation an hour prior.
Donna Andree, 73
Main Contact Us Subscribe Renew Home Main Articles Crime Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Subscribe News Main Restaurants Coupons Blogs Dining Shopping Main Resources Home Improvement Religion Directory Main Listings Open Houses Rentals Offices Agents Transfers Real Estate Main Ads Jobs Guidelines Public Notices Classified Home / News / Articles / Donna Andree, 73 Teacher and businesswoman Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:12 PM Donna Andree, 73, who was born and raised in Oak Park, died on Jan. 4, 2020.
Local author finds home at indie press
Home / News / Articles / Local author finds home at indie press Novel about loss and hope releases this month Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:40 PM By Maria Maxham It's the stuff of nightmares: Alan and Audrey Taylor, parents of three, lose their oldest child when she goes missing in the middle of the night.
Biz development program open to chamber members
Home / News / Articles / Biz development program open to chamber members The six-session program teaches skills necessary in running successful businesses Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:56 PM STACEY SHERIDAN Staff Reporter Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce and Dominican University's Brennan School of Business have partnered to create the 2020 Professional Development Program.
Triton music professor nominated for a Grammy
Home / News / Articles / Triton music professor nominated for a Grammy Peter Jermihov up for an award in Classical category Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:50 PM By Michael Romain Staff Reporter When that megawatt crowd packs into the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 26 for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, one Triton music professor will be in that constellation.
New park marketing manager 'fired up' to start
Home / News / Articles / New park marketing manager 'fired up' to start Focus will be on social media, communication Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:58 PM By Maria Maxham The Park District of Forest Park will soon have a full-time Communication and Marketing Manager. Adam Cumbee, who was hired for the new position, starts on Jan. 13.
Description of armed robbers a match with other crimes
Home / News / Articles / Description of armed robbers a match with other crimes Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 2:02 PM By Staff The Dunkin Donuts at 7200 Circle Ave. was held up by two males in their late teens or early 20s on Jan. 4 at 4:43 p.m. One of the offenders displayed a handgun and directed the employees to open the register, saying, "Open it or I'll shoot!" The second offender jumped over the center counter and approached the cash register.
A Mozambique perspective on American culture
Home / News / Articles / A Mozambique perspective on American culture Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:38 PM By Tom Holmes Jenny Chitlango's strong Mozambican identity enables her to "be at home" wherever she happens to be on her life's journey — a journey on which she has lived for long periods of time in three countries and on two continents.
After 16 years, R Place closes
Home / News / Articles / After 16 years, R Place closes Adjacent business owner buys bar, pot dispensary an option Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:26 PM By Maria Maxham After 16 years at 1527 S. Harlem Ave., neighborhood bar and restaurant R Place has closed its doors as the Milchhoefer family sold the building on Dec. 30.
Changing the world, one piece of litter at a time
Home / News / Articles / Changing the world, one piece of litter at a time Opinion: John Rice Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:27 PM Alyaa Shakir, whose hearing was damaged in a recent protest in Baghdad, has made it her mission to pick up trash in the streets. Alyaa Shakir, whose hearing was damaged in a recent protest in Baghdad, has made it her mission to pick up trash in the streets.
Social equity built into pot application of most likely vendor
Home / News / Articles / Social equity built into pot application of most likely vendor Karuna already has staff on payroll Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 1:25 PM By Maria Maxham Competition is certain to be stiff for the initial 75 recreational marijuana dispensary licenses to be issued this spring by the state of Illinois. That makes meeting each criterion set by the state in its application process particularly important to hopeful vendors.
Girls on the Run 2020 Spring Registration Flyer!
Home / Community / Blogs / Girls on the Run 2020 Spring Registration Flyer! Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 11:00 AM By Grant-White Elementary Forest Park School District 91 Please Note: Content on this page may be written or read by students, or contain information about students; comments deemed inappropriate will be removed. Become our partner in independent community journalism Thanks for turning to Forest Park Review and ForestParkReview.com. We love our thousands of digital-only readers.
D209 superintendent resigns to take another job
Home / News / Articles / D209 superintendent resigns to take another job Dr. Jesse Rodriguez will leave for Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 by July 2020 Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 4:24 PM Supt. Jesse Rodriguez, sitting in an administrative conference room at PMSA on Dec. 18, announced that he will resign from D209 to take a superintendent position in Zion, which is closer to where he lives.
78 years on the 7800 block
Home / News / Articles / 78 years on the 7800 block Sponsored Story Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 3:18 PM Salmon Salad: A menu newcomer, the salmon salad from Jim and Pete's is a hit among patrons. Credit Melissa Elsmo. Mostaccioli with Broccoli: Vegetarian diners can order pasta and broccoli Aglio e Olio at Jim and Pete's. Credit Melissa Elsmo. Side Salad: The house salad is a perfect precursor to any Jim and Pete's entree.
Mayor's toy drive benefits local families
Home / News / Articles / Mayor's toy drive benefits local families Toys and gift cards will be distributed Dec. 23 Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 2:24 PM By Maria Maxham Around 100 people, including residents, village administrators and visitors, attended Mayor Rory Hoskin's Toy Drive at the American Legion on Dec. 12. The event was a continuation of Forest Park tradition, hosted in previous years by former mayor Anthony Calderone.
Teacher brings music to senior citizens
Home / News / Articles / Teacher brings music to senior citizens Performing benefits students and community Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 2:22 PM By Maria Maxham She teaches music for a living, but Bella Angel Music school owner Ellen Bartolozzi likes to share her gifts freely too. During the holiday season, Bartolozzi plays piano and sings for residents at local senior living facilities. In November, she performed at Belmont Village Senior Living in Oak Park. On Dec.
Donation made to D91's Project Kindness
Home / News / Articles / Donation made to D91's Project Kindness Gift honors resident who loved nature, supported families Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 2:15 PM By Maria Maxham In honor of her late husband, Forest Park resident Michelle Melin-Rogovin donated $2,500 to District 91's Project Kindness. Presenting a check to the school board and first-grade student representatives Elena Baker and Bryce Grandberry at the Dec.
Not your mother's home ec class
Home / News / Articles / Not your mother's home ec class Culinary arts and nutrition at Proviso East Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 2:26 PM By Tom Holmes When Chef Keith Morris hears Proviso East students talking about his culinary arts and nutrition program as "cooking classes," he corrects them. "My classes are classes with cooking in them," he says.
Forest Park Community Guide 2019 - 2020
Home / Community / Blogs / Forest Park Community Guide 2019 - 2020 Friday, November 22nd, 2019 2:03 PM By Advertising Department Become our partner in independent community journalism Thanks for turning to Forest Park Review and ForestParkReview.com. We love our thousands of digital-only readers. Now though we're asking you to partner up in paying for our reporters and photographers who report this news. It had to happen, right?
Taste the difference at Massa Cafe Italiano
Home / News / Articles / Taste the difference at Massa Cafe Italiano Sponsored Story Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:00 AM Massa Cafe Italiano offers a pizza for every palate. The spinach and ricotta shown here is enhanced with roasted garlic. Round out any Massa meal with a cone or cup of their award-winning gelato A rainbow of house-made gelato welcomes diners. Massa Cafe Italiano offers a bevy of salads as a lighter lunch option.
Smart Solutions to Avoid Getting Soaked
Home / News / Articles / Smart Solutions to Avoid Getting Soaked Move Over Fido, Smart Home Devices May Just Be a Homeowner's New Best Friend Sponsored by: Forest Agency Insurance Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:35 PM < > < > Dan Browne Home Water Damage on the Rise With home water damage (quite literally) on the rise, the potential for fire is no longer the biggest risk facing average homeowners. It's a water claim.
Garage sales - October 16, 2019 edition
Home / Community / Blogs / Garage sales - October 16, 2019 edition Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:00 AM By Advertising Department North Riverside MEGA GARAGE SALE 2443 S 7TH AVE FRI 10/18 & SAT 10/19 8:30AM TO 4PM Toys, housewares, collectibles, holiday décor and much more! Something for everyone! North Riverside AUTISM SPEAKS FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE 2413 S 3RD FRI 10/18 & SAT 10/19 9AM TO 3PM Holiday décor, clothes, shoes, too much to list! All proceeds go to Autism Speaks.
Big Week: Oct. 16-22
Home / Community / Blogs / Big Week: Oct. 16-22 Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 9:46 AM Journalists discuss local media < > < > By Staff Pumpkin-Palooza Free and open to the entire community, this family event sponsored by McAdam Landscaping will feature hayrides, face painting, a pumpkin painting station, a spooky story time and sweet treats as the main ingredients. At McAdam Landscaping, 2001 Desplaines Ave in Forest Park on Oct.
Throwback to 1988's Forest Park Youth Commission
Home / Community / Blogs / Throwback to 1988's Forest Park Youth Commission Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 12:21 AM By Historical Society In 1988, Forest Park's Youth Commission (FPYC), was known for its youth lead teen dances, movie days and sock hops. This youth leadership group planned, promoted, set-up and hosted events geared to teens in town. Chaired by Cindy Lyons, this youth ran out of the Forest Park Community Center.
Big Week Jan. 9-16
Home / Community / Blogs / Big Week Jan. 9-16 Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 4:10 PM Flip Con Comics & Fandom Expo By Staff Flip Con Comics & Fandom Expo It's time again for the Forest Park Public Library's annual Flip Con Comics and Fandom Expo, where attendees can enjoy a cosplay makeup event, arcade game station and meet Gene Ha and Trevor Mueller. Fun runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 12 at 7555 Jackson Blvd. Kinky Boots Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan.
Empowering Gardens launches team building group
Home / News / Articles / Empowering Gardens launches team building group The nonprofit's employees foster friendship, share stories of the holidays during Empowering Garden's first team building meeting Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:46 PM By Tom Holmes Empowering Gardens Inc. (EGI) is a nonprofit. That doesn't mean that they don't have to make money and balance their books. What it means is that the organization's primary goal is something else.
Three arrested for partying in parking lot
Home / News / Articles / Three arrested for partying in parking lot Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:57 PM By Nona Tepper Three arrested for partying in parking lot Bar employees called police about the occupants of a Ford parked at 7400 Madison St. who were drinking beer and playing loud music. Driver Nikita Baker, 31, of Des Moines, Iowa, told police she and two passengers were leaving the parking lot soon to sing karaoke.
How D91 measures up on PARCC test scores
Home / News / Articles / How D91 measures up on PARCC test scores Forest Park generally above comparable districts in ELA, below in math Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:42 PM Each percentage indicates the amount of students who tested as proficient in the subject.
Commendable but not good
Home / News / Articles / Commendable but not good Our View Opinion: Columns Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 4:06 PM By Editorial The standardized test scores of the District 91 Forest Park elementary schools may not be all they might be. But if there were still letter grades being handed out, we'd give this district, its administration, faculty and school board, an A for Effort. The 2018 test results are in, and as usual Supt.
Proviso East class of '03 launches scholarship
Home / News / Articles / Proviso East class of '03 launches scholarship Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 4:02 PM By Michael Romain Staff Reporter Members of Proviso East High School's class of 2003 have started a scholarship fund designed to assist graduating seniors at the high school in ways that go beyond attending two- or four-year college.
Let's take a look at that trash
Home / News / Articles / Let's take a look at that trash One View Opinion: Letters to the editor Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 4:05 PM By Julieta Aguilera Ithink we need to deal with pollution. What do you think? Pollution can cause many health issues for humans, even cancer. In turn, changing behavior to decrease pollution contributes to everybody's health as well as the health of the many life forms we share the planet with.
My adventures in exercise-land
Home / News / Articles / My adventures in exercise-land Opinion: Columns Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 4:05 PM By Alan Brouilette As part of my never-ending quest to become marginally adequate at something, I have begun taking spin classes. First of all, the name is misleading. There is no spinning, as I think of the term.
Nadeau's creates cool sculptures for Da Bears
Home / News / Articles / Nadeau's creates cool sculptures for Da Bears Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:56 PM Jim Nadeau poses with his crew at Pioneer Court. | Submitted photo Jim Nadeau poses with his crew at Pioneer Court. | Submitted photo Jim Nadeau poses with his crew at Pioneer Court.
Local chef grows vegan cheese, raises bar for restricted diners
Home / News / Articles / Local chef grows vegan cheese, raises bar for restricted diners Gaetano's owner wants specialized food to appeal to everyone Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:50 PM Executive Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto offers different vegan cheeses and vegan butter at at Gaetano's Italian restaurant on Madison Street in Forest Park.
D209 board releases full master facilities plan
Home / News / Articles / D209 board releases full master facilities plan Vote on $77M phase one projects was scheduled for Jan. 8 Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 3:43 PM Proposed first phase improvements at East are listed in the master facilities capital plan.
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