Eight Park Forest businesses embraced the holiday season by decorating their storefront windows as part of the Winter Windows contest, sponsored by the Economic Development Advisory Group and DownTown Park Forest. The contest was open to all DownTown Park Forest businesses and ran from Dec. 1–15.

Based on a popular vote, the winners are:

• First place: Park Forest Podiatry, owned and operated by Dr. Ramin Ghazizadeh, with decorations by Janell

• Second place: Shakin My Head Studio, owned and operated by Yvette Lindsey

• Third place: Park Forest Chiropractic Ltd., owned and operated by Dr. David Tyssen, with decorations by Ann and Sue

One resident voter also won a $75 prize.

The event was organized and promoted by EDAG member Denise Williams-Harvey in partnership with Heather Jones, DownTown manager. In addition to Park Forest residents, voters participated from several surrounding communities, including Beecher, Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Homewood, and as far as Highland, Indiana.

“More than half the voters were from outside of Park Forest. I would like to see more Park Foresters visit, dine, and shop in Park Forest,” said Sandra Zoellner, director of economic development and planning.

Holiday window displays remain up at participating businesses, including:

• Legendary Cutz & Stylez Studio, 348 Victory Drive

• Tall Grass Arts Gallery, 367 Artists Walk

• Shakin’ My Head Salon, 299 Liberty Drive

• Swanqee, 301 Main St.

• Park Forest Podiatry, 231 Main St.

• Park Forest Chiropractic, 386 Forest Blvd.

• Chicago Pests LLC, 270 Main St.

• Step by Step the Spa For Your Mind P.C., 286 Main St.

The Economic Development Advisory Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The public is invited, and the Village is seeking volunteers to fill current vacancies.

For information on leasing retail or office space in DownTown Park Forest, contact Heather Jones at 708-503-8153 or hjones@vopf.com.