Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police confirm there has been an arrest in the murder of Tyreke Jenkins. The Park Forest teenager was found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on Monday, February 18, 2019, just after noon. He was fatally shot in the back[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Endorsement: Mae Brandon for Mayor of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This election season is near an end, and soon, the residents of Park Forest, Illinois, will welcome their first new mayor in a score of years. Six, then three, then four, and finally five took the initiative and put themselves on the line as candidates. One has[Read More…]
With SD 227 Agreement, Village Looks to Extend Downtown TIF 12 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest took action Monday to extend the Downtown TIF for 12 years beyond that TIF’s already-set November 10, 2020 expiration. The extension would go into effect following a tentative staff-level agreement between School District 227 and the Village of Park Forest wherein the[Read More…]
Battery and More Battery: Park Forest Police Reports Through March 1, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through the first part of March 1, 2019. Charges for those arrested include battery, driving while license was suspended, and criminal damage to property. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to get the whole story, every[Read More…]
Hazel Crest Man Facing Charges Relating to 2 Separate Police Calls in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Hazel Crest man is facing charges relating to two separate instances police responded to in the early morning hours of February 26. Lucciano B. Mosby, 18, 3406 Monmarte Ave., Hazel Crest, was arrested on February 26 and charged with criminal damage to property after police were[Read More…]
Park Forest Earns 24th Consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the 24th consecutive year, the Village of Park Forest has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Christina N. Fisher of the City of Markham was on hand to make the formal presentation to Finance Director Mark Pries and Mayor[Read More…]
Final 2019 Park Forest Village Trustee and Mayoral Forums: Video
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The final forums for Village Trustee and Mayor of Park Forest were held on Sunday, March 17. Volunteers from the Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee organized the gathering which was sponsored by the five cooperatives of Park Forest. A forum was also held for Library Trustee candidates. Linda[Read More…]
Park Forest Welcomes K9 Tucker Through Grant of Will Co. State’s Attorney Glasgow
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow was on hand at Monday’s Village Board meeting to welcome K9 Tucker, the newest addition to the Park Forest Police Department. With his handler K9 Officer Charles Karl, the 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd has already helped arrest one alleged offender on two[Read More…]
Queen of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over at Marian Catholic/Carlo’s Restaurant
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Queen of Hearts Raffle rolled over Thursday evening at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Card #29 was chosen and revealed the Four of Clubs. “Our lucky winner received $100! Our pot remains at $5,000!” the school announced. The school will be back[Read More…]
Travels of Sr. Mary Jo Continue, Now to St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World last August, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck’s travels have continued. There was the Crosstown Cup in September. Now, once again representing Marian Catholic High School, the school is coming to St. Louis where Sister Mary Jo will be throwing out[Read More…]
