Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, May 1, three village trustees will be sworn in at the Rules Meeting of the Village Board. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Theresa Settles, Jon Vanderbilt, and Robert McCray will be sworn in at the beginning of the meeting. Trusee JeRome Brown[Read More…]
Month: April 2017
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for April 30, 2017
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 local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 30, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Kentucky Derby’s ‘Run for the Roses’ takes place on Saturday and Union Street Gallery will be bringing some Kentucky Charm to the south suburbs at its annual Derby Day event on May 6. The festivities will take place at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 29, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualties, April 28, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. They died April 27 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, as a result of small arms fire while engaged in dismounted operations. Both soldiers were assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger[Read More…]
Norwood Blvd. to be Closed Monday, May 1; Indianwood Construction Continues
Erratum: This article incorrectly identified Norwood Boulevard and Indianwood Boulevard as “Norwood Drive,” and “Indianwood Drive,” respectfully. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2017. Park Forest residents are notified that the westbound lanes of Norwood Boulevard at Western Avenue will be closed Monday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
Recycling Events Available to Park Forest Residents on Saturday, May 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2017. Two upcoming events offer an opportunity to Park Forest residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics. See below for full details on each. Will County Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-Off Event On Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department’s Summer Youth Program Celebrating 20 Years; Registration Now in Progress
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2017. The Park Forest Police Department’s summer youth program, celebrating 20 years this year, is registering now. The Police Athletic Activities Center (P.A.A.C.) is an athletic-based summer youth program for ages 10 to 15, beginning held June 10 to July 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30[Read More…]
Hydrant Flushing Begins May 1 in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. The Park Forest Department of Public Works will conduct hydrant flushing from May 1 to May 31, beginning at 9 a.m., weekdays only. No flushing will be done on the weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During[Read More…]
Legal Weed’s No. 1 Warrior Puts Down His Pipe
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast Ethan Nadelmann is retiring after 20 years of leading the movement to reform marijuana laws in dozens of states. He’s worried about the future under Trump. NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017 By: Jay Michaelson For drug policy reformers, it is the best of times, it[Read More…]