Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Wondering what lies ahead in the federal tax legislation just passed by the GOP members of Congress? Congresswoman Robin Kelly is sponsoring a “Teach-In Town Hall” this Saturday, January 13. Mayor John A. Ostenburg has been invited to participate in the tax panel, focusing on the impact[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
DoJ Reports South Bend Man Sentenced For Possession Of Child Pornography
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A report from the Department of Justice or Federal Bureau of Investigation is not the place to have one’s name show up. That happened, and more, as the DoJ announced Wednesday that a man from South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced for possession of child pornography. The announcement[Read More…]
Malik J. Fountain, Southland College Prep Sophomore, Places First in VFW Competition
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A sophomore at Southland College Prep Charter High School, Malik J. Fountain, only 15-years-old, was awarded first place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars 16th District’s annual Voice of Democracy competition. Earlier, he won the Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 and Auxiliary’s competition, according to a[Read More…]
Police Report Over 5,000 Additional Calls For Service In 2017 Compared To Previous Years, But Don’t Panic Yet
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ‘Tis the season for counting, and, this year, Park Forest Police have much more to count than in previous years. Officers handled 23,968 incidents in 2017, compared to the roughly 18,000 calls for service in previous years. So, why not panic? Doesn’t the fact that there were[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 2, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Among this week’s police reports are charges of theft, obstructing justice, and public intoxication. These reports bring us through December 26, 2017, 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[Read More…]
Park Forest To See Lowest Tax Levy Increase In 25 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board in December adopted the smallest tax levy increase in the past 25 years. The 1.1% increase equates to roughly $254,875 in new revenue. Prior to this, the lowest increase was 1.4% in 2014. Cook County adds a loss factor to the original levy to[Read More…]
Subscribe To eNews Park Forest As We Enter The New Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Please subscribe to eNews Park Forest as we enter the New Year. 2018 looks to be a year of growth at your favorite local news site, and we’d like you to come along for the ride. We can’t do it without you. Join us! Subscribe and claim[Read More…]
Thinking Of Celebratory Gunfire To Welcome the New Year? Think Again.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- His name was Marquel Peters, and he was only 4 years old. He died from a falling bullet after “celebratory gunfire” on January 1, 2010. Again, he was 4 years old. From WSB-TV Atlanta: A 4-year-old boy was killed by a falling bullet from celebratory gunfire while[Read More…]
Shots Fired on South Western Avenue: Likely Not Assault Weapon
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Park Forest Police Department said in a statement they are investigating a report of shots fired outdoors in the 23000 block of South Western Avenue. It is unlikely an assault weapon or rifle was fired in this incident, according to police. According to police,[Read More…]
Burglary and Theft Report: Car Tires Reported Stolen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglary and theft reports in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please[Read More…]
