Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director When journalists ask Congress for a “shield law,” it’s fair for citizens to ask exactly what that law would “shield,” and why. Such a proposed law would give journalists a measure of legal authority in many[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A 12 year old Park Forest boy was taken into custody on October 3 at the Park Forest Police Station and charged in connection with multiple instances of vandalism throughout the village. He allegedly told police that several months ago he broke over approximately 20 windows in[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by[Read More…]

The Park Forest Fire Department demonstrated the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers using a demo van Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— During the Home Show Saturday, members of the Park Forest Fire Department gave a demonstration of residential fire sprinklers in a special demonstration van which simulates what it’s[Read More…]