Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We are back with Park Forest police reports again. Forgive us for the lapse. Deputy Chief Paul Winfrey has been faithfully sending redacted reports every week, but we had some setbacks managing the website. We attempted to move the site to a new host, but[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
How Do I Avoid A Carjacking?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police published some timely advice on avoiding being carjacked. Various news media are reporting carjackings on the rise throughout the Chicago area, with nearly 20 reported in one week in the City of Chicago. Police recommend a few steps to reduce your chances of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students From Park Forest Earn Top Honors
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest students were among those who earned a spot on the school’s Honor Roll for Marian Catholic’s first quarter reporting period. The school year began August 16, 2017 with Freshman Orientation. All students reported for a half day of classes on Friday, August 18, and full[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Death Of 13-year-old Boy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 13-year-old boy was found “in distress” last Wednesday by his father as the result of an apparent suicide attempt. The young teen died Saturday, according to Park Forest Police. According to a statement issued by the department, Police were dispatched to an address on the 400[Read More…]
Newly-minted Police Chief Offers Noble Intro
Updated November 5 at 4:40 p.m. with more biographical information about Chief Mannino Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-minted Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino sent warm greetings and an introduction to the citizens and business owners of the Village shortly after he was sworn in on October 23. Chief Mannino sent[Read More…]
Police All Aglow With New LED Sign
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police have a new sign outside the station, and they’re beaming with pride over it. The department lit up their Facebook page with a bright message regarding the electrifying addition to their external decor. “The Park Forest Police Department has plunged head-first into the 21st[Read More…]
Chicago Man Arrested In Connection With Indianwood Shooting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police arrested a Chicago man following an investigation into a shooting incident that happened on Indianwood Boulevard Thursday. Police found the suspect on the lawn of the residence where they were called. He had a gunshot wounds to a leg. Clinton Brown, age 44 of Chicago, has[Read More…]
Toronzo Cannon In Concert At Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the mood for blues? How about blues with a native Chicago twist? Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Toronzo Cannon brings that delicious mix to Freedom Hall Matinee Series on Friday, November 10, 2017. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales are now. Since the 2016 release of his[Read More…]
Springfield Takes A Shot At Banning “Bump Stocks”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Illinois General Assembly are taking another shot at banning bump stocks in response to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. The legislation, House Bill 4120, has bipartisan support, and was introduced October 17, 2017, by state Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R – IL 64). On[Read More…]
Man Shot On Indianwood Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man shot on Indianwood Boulevard Thursday was sent to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. In a statement, Park Forest Police said officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Indianwood Boulevard shortly after noon regarding a report of shots fired.[Read More…]
