Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a life of service to the people of Park Forest, Fire Chief Bruce Ziegle will retire October 20. eNews Park Forest sat down with the Chief as he reflected on his decades in the Village, beginning when he was a sophomore in high school. He earned[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
With State Budget Approved, Indianwood Construction Resumes Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Indianwood construction came to a halt recently. Now that the state of Illinois has approved a budget, road construction will resume Wednesday. Village Manager Tom Mick made the announcement Monday at the meeting of the Village Board. Construction was halted because the state did not have an[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Charged With Sexual Assault In Riverdale Too
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Deandre Wilson, age 30, the man arrested in Park Forest and charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery, was arrested and charged in Riverdale too. The Park Forest Police said in a statement, “As reported yesterday, Deandre Wilson has been arrested and charged with the 5/15/17[Read More…]
Theology On Tap From St. Irenaeus Meets Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Theology on Tap, an opportunity for younger adults to gather to discuss Catholic matters of faith, will meet this Thursday, July 13. St. Irenaeus will focus on the “Learn It” track, where participants will join together with parishes in the community for events focusing on how “each[Read More…]
Police Arrest Man In Connection With May Sexual Assault In Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police announced on Saturday the arrest of a man in connection with a sexual assault reported on May 15. Police issued a community alert in May regarding a report that an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while walking home from Rich East High School. The department’s[Read More…]
Illinois Budget Finally Passes
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to override in full vetoes of Governor Bruce Rauner, finally passing a budget. The Illinois budget lifts the state from more than two years operating in a self-inflicted crisis, driven by a governor who refused to negotiate, instead insisting that his[Read More…]
Sights and Sounds of a Park Forest Fourth of July
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The parade seemed a bit smaller, and the crowds gathered near Freedom Hall and the Library appeared a bit lighter than in years past. But the enthusiasm of this year’s Park Forest Fourth of July was hardly less than any year prior. With Springfield still stuck in[Read More…]
Madigan Schedules Thursday Vote to Override Rauner Budget Veto
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thursday appears to be the day the Illinois House will override Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget veto. The Illinois Senate voted to override the Governor’s vetoes on Tuesday, July 4. “The House will hold a vote on Thursday, July 6 to override the governor’s vetoes of the balanced budget[Read More…]
Illinois Might Finally See A Budget Wednesday
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the first time since July 1, 2015, a budget for the state of Illinois is finally within reach. There is a chance the state will see a budget Wednesday. “Illinois budget impasse” has its own Wikipedia page. The Illinois Senate approved spending and revenue bills, then immediately[Read More…]
At Trinity Lutheran, Pastor Chris Says, “All Are Welcome”
By Gary Kopycinski The Roamin’ Catholic Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Pastor Chris Wogaman began his tenure at Trinity Lutheran Church in February. At 42-years-old, the spirited, openly gay pastor is intent on getting to know Park Forest, even as his relationship continues to grow with members of his congregation. Raised Methodist,[Read More…]
