Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports through September 29, 2018. Charges for those arrested in this time period include domestic battery, DUI, and physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. There is also a domestic incident that allegedly involved biting and scratching, according[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Police Raise Alarm about Bump-n-steal Auto Thefts
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police want the public to be aware of a scheme thieves are using to steal cars. We’re calling it “bump-n-steal,” and a resident on Lester Road fell victim just the other day. On October 14, 2018, at around 3:30 a.m., a woman reported that a[Read More…]
Plan to Close Talala School in Limbo for a Time Indefinite
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the end, Crete-Monee School District 201-U’s “Future Ready 2022” plan was never going to move forward Tuesday night at Talala School. The plan to close Talala School is officially “in limbo.” The district held its monthly meeting, but had reached consensus on suspending “the procurement of[Read More…]
Arrive at Talala School at Least by 6:30 p.m. for 201-U Board Mtg. Tuesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The School District 201-U Board of Education will meet at Talala School on Tuesday, October 16. On the agenda? Possibly the closing of Talala School. Given the published agenda, it’s difficult to surmise what part of the district’s “Future Ready 2022” plan will be discussed. Given past[Read More…]
Village Board to Take Up Resolution Opposing Closing of Talala School Monday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among other items on the agenda for the Rules and Regular Meetings Monday in Park Forest is a resolution opposing the closing of Talala School. School District 201-U has made it clear that their plan is to close the school. At a meeting with the Park Forest[Read More…]
Running Man Taken in by Police After Internet Date Goes Awry
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For this story, you’re going to have to know about the man, the running man, and the neighbor. There was a woman, too. And it turned out to be a really, really bad day for the man who took off running. The moral of the story? Be[Read More…]
Early Voting for Cook County begins Oct. 22 in Park Forest. For Will County? It’s a bit more complicated.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Village Hall will be one of many locations where early voting will be offered for the November 6, 2018, Gubernatorial Election for Cook County residents. Early voting begins October 22 and ends November 5. Any Cook County resident will be able to vote in Park Forest[Read More…]
Hiring Event, Job Readiness Workshop, Hosted by Congresswoman Kelly
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sixth time, Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host what has become an Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District. The event will take place on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing. More than 50[Read More…]
Norman Rockwell Lecture & More This Week at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get ready, get set, go to the Park Forest Library this week. The following activities and programs will be offered the week of October 14, 2018: These Are the Days: Old Time Radio Broadcast Sunday, October 14, 2018 – 2:00 PMJoin us as we turn back the[Read More…]
Silent Parade Tonight: It’s Fire Prevention Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s Fire Prevention Week. That means fire departments across the country work, do what they can, to impress on all of us of the importance of remaining vigilant and careful. The theme for this year is, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” The first[Read More…]
