DeKalb, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Darius Johnson, son of Michael and Vernice Warren of Park Forest, earned a spot on Northern Illinois University’s 2018 Dean’s List, the school reported. Mr. Johnson also graduated from NIU in May. He majored in Industrial Mgmt and Technology and is a graduate of Crete-Monee High School. NIU announced its spring[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Park Forest Foods Grand Opening Slated For June 27
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Foods is planning a grand opening on June 27, eNews Park Forest has learned. The store has been operating under a “soft opening,” typically a period of time when workers can be trained, order schedules can be established, owners and staff can learn the day-to-day[Read More…]
Ford Heights Woman Charged With Battery in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Ford Heights woman was charged with battery after police responded to a report of a fight between two women in a parking lot on May 22. Claudia C.M. Johnson, 24, of Ford Heights, was arrested on May 22 and charged with one count of battery. Police[Read More…]
Burglaries Hit Winnebago Street In May
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There were two burglaries in the 300 block of Winnebago Street in May, both reported just days apart. The first was a delayed report of a residential burglary on Wednesday, May 23. The owner of a property was rehabbing the home for sale. He had previously visited[Read More…]
School District 163 Special Awards Ceremony Honors Excellence
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 honored 128 students for their exemplary work in a variety of categories during the District’s annual Special Awards ceremony. The district honored students for Performing Arts, the Math Bowl, “Barack Obotics,” and XSTEAM. Students received the Principal’s Award, while others were[Read More…]
UPDATE: Have You Seen Lauren? Matteson Teen Missing NOW HOME
Update June 5, 2018, 8:55 PM: Lauren is home. That is the only update we will be providing. We thank the members of the public who read, shared, and helped spread the word. Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 13-year-old Matteson teen has been missing since 2:00 p.m. Monday. Matteson Police are aware[Read More…]
Iconic #TimStrong Squad Out Of Service Following Post Head-on Collision Crash
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was a night of two crashes. The first, a head-on collision, the second took out the TimStrong squad car that responded to cover the accident. Saturday night after 9 p.m., Park Forest officers were on 26th Street conducting an investigation of a traffic crash with injuries.[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports For May 15 – 21, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover May 15 through May 21, 2018. During this reporting week, charges included a DUI, a felony unlawful use of a weapon (UUW) by a felon, and a few instances of people driving without insurance. This report brings us current[Read More…]
Car Burglaries In May: Report From May 7 Through May 14, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There were burglaries to three cars during the week of May 7 through May 14. Car burglaries are often crimes of opportunity, but that expression is certainly not meant to excuse the crimes. In the following instances, one of the vehicles appears to have been locked, as[Read More…]
Hallelujah Temple Offers Two Summer Camps For Youth
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hallelujah Temple in Park Forest is offering two summer camps for youth. The camps together will serve young people from age 5 to 17. The first camp, a Vacation Bible School, begins Monday, July 16, and is available for children ages 5-13. “Young people ages 5-13 are[Read More…]
