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. We are reporting this information because[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
SD 163 Approves Contract Of New Superintendent
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Board of Education of School District 163 approved a three-year superintendent contract Wednesday night for Dr. Caletha White. The district will pay Dr. White a starting salary of $182,462. She will serve as the superintendent designate effective July 1, 2018 and from July 1, 2019, through June[Read More…]
Owner Cited When Dogs Go On Rampage, Attack
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The owner of two German Shepherds was cited in late February when police received a call about stray dogs chasing students around a parking lot at Rich East High School. The dogs led police on an extended chase through the Village. Before it was all over, a 62-year-old[Read More…]
Blue & Red Mass At St. I’s Stirs Memories, Prayers For Tim Jones #TimStrong
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monday marks two years since Officer Tim Jones, Park Forest Police badge #204, fell to gunshots fired by 21-year-old Thurman Reynolds. Officer Jones nearly died that day, and his continued recovery continues to inspire members of the PFPD and community. Sunday, the Knights of Columbus sponsored a Blue[Read More…]
Last Fish Fry Coming Up Friday At St. Irenaeus (Photo Gallery)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Knights of Columbus held their penultimate fist fry at the St. Irenaeus Religious Education Center, 207 South Orchard Drive, on Friday. Serving over 60 meals in two hours, the group is making ready for the last fish fry of the Lenten Season. The menu includes all[Read More…]
#TimStrong: Blue Mass At St. Irenaeus Church Sunday; Officer Tim Jones Street Dedication Monday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- St. Irenaeus Church will hold a Blue Mass Sunday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, marks two years since Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones sustained two gunshot wounds that almost killed him. Officer Jones continues to recover, and, on Monday, Park Forest will dedicate[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 26, 2018
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 that[Read More…]
Adults Don’t Get To Tell David Hogg How He Says What He Says
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- David Hogg is mad as hell, and none of us have the right to tell him how to speak or what he says. No adult has the right to tell David Hogg he should be more polite, label him profane, tell him to[Read More…]
Spartans (24-5) Hold Off Kankakee for IHSA 3A Elite Eight Berth
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic is taking its men’s basketball team to the Elite Eighth against Metamora at Northern Illinois University Tuesday. The supersectional game will begin at 6:00 p.m. Ahron Ulis paced three Spartans in double figures Tuesday with 19 points, as Marian Catholic advanced to its third IHSA[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 19, 2018
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 that[Read More…]
