Vote for Sr. Mary Jo here: Best Viral Moment. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since her pitch seen ’round the world last August, Marian Catholic’s Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck has been busy — besides her usual “classroom busy.” Her curveball opening pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field happened on a Saturday. Two days[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Police Share Photos of Alleged Burglary Suspect
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The news came from Park Forest Police of an alleged burglary suspect who “stole from the elderly,” according to police. “Officer Justin Malachowski is eager to speak with the pictured individual regarding a burglary that occurred to a vehicle at a local senior citizen assisted living facility,”[Read More…]
Vaughn Studer, Son of Park Forest Police Detective, Heading for US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police announced Tuesday that Vaughn Studer, the son of Detective Sergeant Darin Studer, was accepted into the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. “Aside from announcing the birth of a baby, it’s a rare thing for us to share about one of our officer’s children,”[Read More…]
After Renovation, Park Forest Family Dollar Announces Grand Re-Opening
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The company reportedly mulled closing its busy Park Forest location. Instead, they renovated, and they’re staying open with a fresh new interior and added inventory. Tuesday, Family Dollar announced the Grand Re-Opening of the anchor store at Orchard Park Plaza. The store was refurbished, scrubbed from top[Read More…]
Most Signs Point to “Yes” for Village BBQ, Main Street Nights, Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of this writing just after 11 PM Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service in Chicago says there’s a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM.” The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The wind is expected to[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 25, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- First, a personal note. I’m just home tonight from Chicago Rush University Hospital. Most painful procedure I’ve ever had as far as recovery goes. This was the first part of a hybrid cardiac ablation. Part two will happen in about six weeks. That will be a regular[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 20, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s felt like a week-and-a-half in Park Forest since Monday. I only learned of the leadership crisis in town late Sunday night. I’m very happy Village Manager Tom Mick will still be around, and I have hopes for the next stage of the Village Board’s journey. “Over[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick Will Remain in His Post
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was a board meeting unlike any other in recent memory in Park Forest. Citizen after citizen spoke in affirmation of Village Manager Tom Mick. From personal experience with Mr. Mick, I can assert he never desired to be the story. He repeatedly highlights the accomplishments of[Read More…]
Village Manager Tom Mick Tenders Resignation
Addendum at the bottom added June 18, 2019 UPDATE: Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick Will Remain in His Post Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Apparently blindsiding Village Trustees and staff in Park Forest, Village Manager Tom Mick has submitted his resignation to Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt, Trustee Theresa Settles and sources at[Read More…]
Despite Other Communities’ Woes, Park Forest Water Is Safe to Drink
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest water is safe to drink, despite the woes other communities are experiencing, including University Park. The news came Saturday, here via NBC 5 Chicago: On Saturday, water utility company Aqua Illinois announced that they had found elevated levels of lead in the water of several[Read More…]
