Month: April 2017

war on terror

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…]

Sgt. Joshua P. Rodgers and Sgt. Cameron H. Thomas

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…]

Road closure

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…]

Reccling Events

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…]

P.A.A.C. registration

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…]

Park Forest Village Hall

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…]

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