Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the wake of the election, the unnoficial Mayor-elect Jonathan Vanderbilt seems to feel good about the election, “I feel great,” he told eNews Park Forest. “I felt that the people of Park Forest spoke and they want change and, so, I am happy to start building[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Zumba Gold and More at the Library, Village Board, Passover, Holy Week, More This Week in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our Jewish brothers and sisters begin celebrating Passover the evening of Friday, April 19. Passover ends the evening of Saturday, April 27. If you have Jewish friends or would like to try wishing them joy during Passover, “Happy Pesach!” is a fine greeting. “Pesach” is Hebrew for[Read More…]
17-year-old Charged with First-degree Murder in Death of Tyreke Jenkins
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police said a 17-year-old Richton Park resident was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Tyreke Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins, 18, of Park Forest, was found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on Monday, February 18, 2019,[Read More…]
Ethical Problems Abound with the Rich Township Endorsement for Park Forest Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One person benefited more than anyone else by an endorsement mailer sent by the Rich Township Democratic Organization: the unofficial mayor-elect, Jonathan Vanderbilt. Yet Mr. Vanderbilt, a sitting trustee in Park Forest, told eNews Park Forest via text on Saturday, March 30, 2019, “I did not ask[Read More…]
Trooper Gerald Ellis Laid to Rest Friday
Grayslake, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis was laid to rest Friday in Grayslake. Illinois State Police (ISP) Acting Director Brendan F. Kelly regretfully announced the line-of-duty death of ISP District 15 (Downers Grove) Trooper Ellis on March 30, 2019. “This morning, March 30th, 2019, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Trooper[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Shows Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, Christina Dupee with the Lead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of Wednesday morning, Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, and Christina Dupee appear poised to claim victory in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s race where there were five contenders. Walter Mosby III and Lance Jefferson would lose their seats if these numbers hold over the next couple[Read More…]
Unofficially, It’s Vanderbilt for Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today was the day, and the polls are now closed. Unofficial results so far, with 12 of 12 Cook County precincts in and 3 of 3 Will County precincts in, it appears that Jonathan Vanderbilt has edged out Mae Brandon to become the next Mayor of Park[Read More…]
Vote Like They’re Trying to Take Over Your Town, Park Forest, Because They Are
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has learned that it was no accident that the Rich Township Democratic Organization (RTDO) — for the first time ever — endorsed candidates in this year’s Consolidated Election. According to several sources, Rich Township Committeeman Calvin Jordan first approached Park Forest Trustee Tiffani Graham,[Read More…]
Disturbing Events in Park Forest Mayoral Race
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There have been some disturbing events in the race for Park Forest Mayor. These should not go unnoticed by the voters. On one level, the campaign has taken a direction inappropriate and foreign to Park Forest’s tradition of nonpartisan local government. On another level, one candidate has[Read More…]
Hula Hoop Fitness and More This Week at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness this Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up[Read More…]
