Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A vehicle suspected in a shooting on Nauvoo Street caused a crash leaving an innocent driver in critical condition. Park Forest police are seeking information about the alleged offenders involved in the shots fired at a pedestrian Sunday on Nauvoo. According to police, on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Cars Vandalized, Windows Shattered: Police Seek Public Help
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police are seeking help from the public after a string of vehicles had their windows shattered during the night of October 20-21. Police said in a statement that it was the early Saturday morning of October 21, 2017 when officers on patrol discovered 9 vehicles[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for October 21, 2017
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[Read More…]
In Huge Win For Park Forest, Village Sells Major North Street Property
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may simply know it now as “that building” at the corner of North Street and Orchard Boulevard. It’s a major property in town, and it’s just been sold. The office and industrial building vacant for nearly 10 years in Park Forest is under new ownership and[Read More…]
DeLuca’s Bill Aims To Help Local Governments Keep More Sales Tax
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca introduced a bill that allows local governments to keep more of their sales tax dollars. If it passes. The bill is currently in its early stages. “Every dollar local governments bring in helps them provide services for their residents, including police and fire services,[Read More…]
AP Scholars Number More Than 80 At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School released the names of its AP Scholars. Scores for Advanced Placement exams students took in the spring of 2017 were released over the summer. The school consistently ranks among the best in the Chicagoland area, and recently had 81 students named AP Scholars[Read More…]
GOP Reps File Bill To Ban Use Of Taxpayer Funds For Abortions
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two GOP members of the Illinois House, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), legislation which they are calling the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.” The bill would prohibit units of government in Illinois from using taxpayer funds for elective abortions, reversing key[Read More…]
Park Forest Kiwanis Hosts 66th Pancake Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Pankatron may be in storage, but the spirit ran strong Saturday as Park Forest Kiwanis members hosted their 66th annual Pancake Day. The luscious spread included pancakes, sausages, milk, juice, coffee, water, and so, so much hospitality. The community event was held at Rich East High[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief Green To Retire
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Peter Green will retire on October 20, 2017 after 28 years of service, according to a statement from the PFPD. Chief Green grew up in the Village of Park Forest, raised by Walter and Elizabeth Green, according to the statement. “His father, Wally,[Read More…]
Two Injured In Shooting On Minocqua Street
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shooting took place in the 300 block of Minocqua Street on Saturday night, according to a statement by Park Forest police. Two residents of the Village of Park Forest suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Police do not believe the shooting was random. The incident took[Read More…]
