Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reporting no major incidences last week, the Park Forest Fire Department continued to train for those days when, perhaps, the Village is not so lucky. Members of the department must always be ready. Last week, there were 75 total responses. Of these, 10 were for fire/service, and[Read More…]
Day: September 6, 2017
Dangerous Hurricane Irma Likely To Strike Florida This Weekend
Georgia to Carolinas on alert for impacts By Renee Duff, Meteorologists for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports after blasting the northern Caribbean, dangerous Hurricane Irma will turn toward the United States, potentially bringing life-threatening impacts from Florida to the Carolinas beginning this weekend. “This hurricane has the potential to be a[Read More…]
Illinois & 15 Other States Sue To Uphold The Rights Of Dreamers #DACA
Attorneys General Lawsuit Alleges Federal Government Violates Due Process Rights; Harms Residents, Institutions, and Economies; and Violates the Equal Protection Clause by Discriminating Against DREAMers of Mexican Origin Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 15 attorneys general to file a lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood[Read More…]
Updates from the Village Manager
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick provides regular, comprehensive updates at meetings of the Village Board. eNews Park Forest will begin publishing these updates for our readers. They are yet another avenue for residents to stay informed. We appreciate Mr. Mick providing an electronic copy of this update to[Read More…]
Former Executive Director Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Kankakee Valley Park District, Park Foundation
Urbana, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Roy Collins, former executive director of the Kankakee Valley Park District, entered pleas of guilty September 5 to defrauding the park district and a related not-for-profit organization for his personal benefit. Collins appeared before U.S. District Judge Colin S. Bruce, who scheduled sentencing on Jan. 19, 2018. Collins[Read More…]