The Park Forest Police Department swore in its newest officer, Jessica Rodriguez, at the Monday, Feb. 24 board meeting at Village Hall.
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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Marist Seniors on Track to Become Certified EMTs
Four Marist High School seniors are on their way to becoming certified EMTs after graduating from the Chicago Ambulance Alliance program.
Police Announce 2024 Officer of the Year, Civilian Employee of the Year Awards
Brittani Barnett is the Park Forest Police Civilian Employee of the Year. The Officer of the Year is Det. Luis Ibarra.
Committee advances bill to ban vehicle searches based on smell of cannabis
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois February 18, 2025 An Illinois Senate committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would strictly limit police’s ability to search a vehicle after smelling cannabis. The Senate Criminal Law Committee voted 7-3 to advance Senate Bill 42, which would eliminate the requirement that cannabis[Read More…]
Cook County Commission on Human Rights Launches Just Housing Amendment (JHA) Housing Seeker Survey
Explore the impact of the Just Housing Amendment (JHA) in Cook County and the survey for those with criminal justice records seeking housing.
Program to Celebrate Proposed Chicago-to-Detroit Underground Railroad Trail
Learn about the Midwest Underground Railroad Network’s effort to create a National Historic Trail from Chicago to Detroit.
Park Forest Enters New Two-Year Electric Municipal Aggregation Program
Discover Park Forest’s Electric Municipal Aggregation Program and its commitment to reducing emissions and supporting sustainability.
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Explore Governor JB Pritzker’s concerns about President Trump’s tariffs and their impact on jobs, affordability, and working families.
Diversion Program: Burke’s Proposal for First-Time Gun Offenders
Cook County’s proposed diversion program for first-time, non-violent gun offenders will help with compliance with firearm licensing laws.
