Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Calumet City man is facing a felony charge of aggravated fleeing and eluding police after an early morning high-speed chase that started in Park Forest. According to police, on Saturday, December 5, at 1:44 a.m., Commander Brian Tas observed the vehicle Gunn was driving traveling northbound[Read More…]
Day: December 13, 2009
Park Forest Police Reports for December 14, 2009
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 other[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of December 14, 2009
State Rep. and Rich Township Supervisor Al Riley addresses the Village Board last Monday, responding to a story on ABC 7 Chicago. See story here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —December 14, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday,[Read More…]
Congress Lifts Ban On D.C. Medical Marijuana Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2009. The U.S. Senate today passed historic legislation to end the decade-long ban on implementing a medical marijuana law in Washington, D.C. This marks the first time in history Congress has changed a marijuana law for the better. Only Obama’s signature is needed for the change to[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Board Establishes 2010 Meeting Calendar
Meetings held on three Mondays of each month and on one Saturday Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board is scheduled to adopt its 2010 meeting calendar when it meets on December 14. The Board’s regular meeting schedule calls for a Rules Committee meeting to be held from 10[Read More…]
Village to Finalize Agreement with PACE for Jolly Trolley
Agreement allows Park Forest to lease vehicles at no cost to Village Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board will be reviewing an Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE when it meets for its Regular Meeting on December 14. The agreement allows the Village to lease vehicles from PACE[Read More…]
Park Forest Commission Appointments to Be Made in January
Sixteen positions remain open for appointment; volunteers sought Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mayor John A. Ostenburg will be appointing approximately 33 Park Forest residents to terms on various volunteer boards and commissions when the Village Board meets for its first Regular Meeting of the new year on January 11. He also[Read More…]
Lesbian Annise Parker Elected Mayor of Houston, Texas
Parker Wins Runoff Election Despite Anti-Gay Attacks Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Houston, Texas has become the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor after City Controller Annise Parker was declared the winner of a runoff election tonight. Social conservatives fought her election, funding a campaign aimed at[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Donate Food to Local Families in Need
Marian Catholic High School students with food donated to local families. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Exemplifying community spirit, the students, faculty and staff at Marian Catholic High School donated tons of groceries for the annual Christmas Food Drive. Respond Now is the local agency that partnered with Marian Catholic[Read More…]
Bloom High School Students Visit PSC
Bloom Township high school students view a demonstration in the nursing lab at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Last week, 27 high school seniors from Bloom and Bloom Trail visited Prairie State College learning about different job opportunities. The students are part of the Professional Young Women’s Network, a[Read More…]
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