Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As we stated in a previous report, the last half of December 2022 was unusually busy for police in Park Forest. In these three reports from December 22 through 28, arrests included contributing to the delinquency of a minor, theft, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Late December 2022 Police Reports from Park Forest
A ten day period leading to late December 2022 was unfortunately a busy time for police. There were 14 arrests between December 13 and 23.
Prairie State College Names Dr. Bernard Little as Vice President of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) names Dr. Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.
PFPD: Man Bites Off Another Man’s Lip: More December 2022 Reports
A man allegedly bit off another man’s lower lip in a dispute over $10. The victim was holding his lower lip in his hand when police arrived.
Rep. Robin Kelly Rejects Extreme Republican Rules Package and GOP Effort to Protect Wealthy Tax Cheats
Calling it a bill to help tax cheats, Congresswoman Kelly voted against a new rules package and legislation to roll back tax enforcement.
Park Forest Welcomes Afghanistan Veteran to the Department
Police announced Sunday that a veteran who served in Afghanistan as a member of the Indiana National Guard will join the department.
Rep. Kelly Cancels Ceremonial Swearing-In as Republicans Remain at a Stalemate Over Speaker
Due to the Republican stalemate in choosing a Speaker of the House, that event and official swearing-in of the U.S. House of Representatives have been canceled.
Charges Filed After 8 Children Found Living in Squalor
A Park Forest woman was charged after police discovered eight children and two dogs living in squalor with no adults present.
Park Forest Home Prices Rise in 2022
Sale records in Park Forest showed prices rise for detached single-family homes and attached Condominiums and Cooperatives in 2022.
Lottery Drawing for Mayor and Trustee Ballot Placement
A lottery drawing for ballot placement for candidates running for the office of Village Mayor and Village Trustee in the April 2023 election.
