First, a warm hello… Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- Came to Minneapolis for what was supposed to be a two-hour check-up and ended up being admitted for surgery. Wondering where we’ve been at eNews Park Forest? Well, it’s a tale that takes some heart to tell. My heart. And I promise an x-ray[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Police Investigate Shooting That Left 23-year-old Man Critically Injured
Village offers support to those in the apartment complex. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at approximately 9:20 p.m. within an apartment building on the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive. Police issued a statement on this[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through September 8, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through September 8, 2019. Charges during this time period include assault, criminal trespass to real property, and domestic battery. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to get the whole story, every day. eNews Park Forest has[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through August 28, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through August 28, 2019. Charges for those arrested include violations of orders of protection and domestic battery. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to get the whole story, every day. eNews Park Forest has always published[Read More…]
What Hope Now That Rich East Is to Close?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The reactions were swift and biting to the news that the School District 227 Board of Education voted 4-3 to close Rich East High School late Tuesday night. The sudden, quick vote after hours of presentations took many in attendance by surprise, amounting to a late-night last-minute[Read More…]
Washington Mourns the Passing of Elijah Cummings
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressman Elijah Cummings, 68, Democrat from Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, died about 2:45 a.m. Thursday “due to complications from longstanding health problems.” His death was mourned by many in the nation’s capital. Congresswoman Robin Kelly said on social media, “So very sad to wake up to the news of[Read More…]
Mama’s Curse: The Show You Need to See
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mama’s Curse is the show you need to see. Written to raise awareness about sex trafficking, it also touches on homelessness, addiction, and broken family dynamics. It premieres at Theater 47 in Downtown Park Forest on October 19 and 20. Properly titled Mama’s Curse of the Corner[Read More…]
Police Charge Second Man in Connection with 2018 Park Forest Homicide
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police announced first-degree murder charges against a man in connection with an April 2018 shooting where one person died. According to a statement issued Tuesday by police, on April 27, 2018, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Park Forest officers responded to the 100 block of Algonquin[Read More…]
Park Forest Teen Facing Felony Charge After Alleged Threats Against School
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a statement indicating that a 16-year-old Park Forest teen has been petitioned to juvenile court on a felony offense of disorderly conduct after ” allegedly making threats of violence directed against Rich East High School on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.” “The juvenile was[Read More…]
Public Hearing on Cannabis Sales in Park Forest Tuesday at Freedom Hall
Village Board Pondered and Passed a Pot Tax in September Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will hold a public hearing Tuesday on cannabis sales at Freedom Hall on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jon Vanderbilt told eNews Park Forest this meeting “will be the actual[Read More…]
