Year: 2017

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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 31, 2017

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Applications for the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship are being accepted through Friday, January 5. The scholarship will be awarded to one Park Forest high school senior to use when attending college in the 2018-19 school year. You can find the scholarship criteria in the ‘Educational Lectures &[Read More…]

Joe Jencks

Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Joe Jencks on January 13

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]

City of Chicago OIG

City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bribery Scheme

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Danielle Perry  Former City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Lennie Perry was sentenced to 9 years in prison for a bribery scheme conducted while a City employee. An investigation by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) in conjunction with the Office of the[Read More…]

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Thanks to Legalization, Californians Previously Convicted of Marijuana Crimes May Have Criminal Records Cleared

CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser In addition to recreational marijuana becoming legal on New Year’s Day, California is offering a second chance to people convicted of almost any marijuana crimes, from serious felonies to small infractions, with the opportunity to have their criminal records cleared or the charges sharply[Read More…]

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Burglary and Theft Report: Car Tires Reported Stolen

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglary and theft reports in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please[Read More…]

Dermapace System

FDA Permits Marketing of Device to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Stephanie Caccomo Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted the marketing of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave device intended to treat diabetic foot ulcers. “Diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputations,” said Binita Ashar, M.D., director of the division[Read More…]

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