Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2018 State of the State Address. The full text follows. As prepared for delivery Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Brady Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Treasurer Frerichs Members of the General Assembly, distinguished guests,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Police Stories: The 2017 Park Forest Citizen Awards
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department held its annual awards and recognitions ceremony on Saturday, January 20, 2018. During that event, awards were presented to citizens, officers and staff, as eNews Park Forest previously reported. While naming all those the department honored for 2017, we did not share[Read More…]
The Brothers Marthaler Advance Plans For You To Spin And Win
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jake and Luke Marthaler have plans for a new business in Orchard Plaza where you can spin and win. The brothers, both graduates of Marian Catholic High School, were approved for a Class L liquor license for their new business, to be known as Spins and Wins.[Read More…]
Village Is At ‘Critical Crossroads’ Re: Keeping The Park Forest Health Department Open
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is at a “critical crossroads with continued Health Department services,” according to Village Manager Tom Mick. The Manager wrote this in a January 18, 2018 memo attached to an agenda briefing for a meeting set for January 29 at 6 p.m. The[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Arrest Report Through January 7, 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…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Arrest Reports Through January 1, 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 continue to bring complete coverage of police reports. An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Burglary Reports Through January 23, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Burglary reports are now filed as a separate story from other police reports. Under a new arrangement with the Park Forest Police Department, these reports are sent separately. Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call the Park[Read More…]
Police Honor Citizens, Officers, Name Haytham Elyyan Officer of the Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an awe-inspiring review of the year 2017 on Saturday, Police Chief Christopher Mannino presided at the 14th Annual Park Forest Police Honors Ceremony. Freedom Hall was near capacity with officers, family members, Village staff, two retired chiefs, and citizens for the awards and recognitions. The event[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor Among Experts To Address Housing Issues
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest has had its share of blighted, abandoned, and vacant properties to deal with through the years. The Village has worked many angles, often employing a combination of ideas and resources to start the process of transforming such properties from liabilities into assets. At the helm[Read More…]
Should Park Forest Rename Streets Honoring Confederate Figures? Public Forum This Week.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Should Park Forest rename streets that honor those who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War? The question took on new meaning after the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017 when James Alex Fields Jr., 20, rammed a car into a group of people protesting[Read More…]
