Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board approved appointments and re-appointments to boards and commissions, raised ambulance fees, and approved a gutting and complete renovation of the Village’s phone system. Additionally, the board donated two homes to VetTECH.US/Keeling Family Foundation. The foundation will rehabilitate the homes and put them on the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World: Marian Catholic’s Sr. Mary Jo to Appear on Good Morning America
Video of Sr. Mary Jo’s appearance on Good Morning America has been added below. #GMA! Update: Read about the Sr. Mary Jo Bobblehead! Pre-order now! Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was the pitch seen ’round the world. Saturday evening, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, a theology teacher at Marian Catholic High School,[Read More…]
2 Felonies, 1 Week: Police Reports Through August 8, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from July 31 through August 8, 2018. Charges filed include two felonies filed against two different people. We provide more details in these reports now that we offer subscriptions. We invite you to get the whole story: please subscribe today. eNews Park Forest reports this[Read More…]
CN Railroad Crossing Work Begins Monday: You Shall Not Pass
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Gandalf said to the Balrog, “You shall not pass!” At 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, the CN railroad crossing at Western Avenue will close in both directions for up to seven days. Drivers should not be surprised to see the tracks close earlier than that on[Read More…]
Pittsburgh Priests Listed in Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, Noting Those I Knew
Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- About that Pennsylvania grand jury report. Here are the names of the priests from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including those I knew. I was not familiar with these accusations when I knew them — with the exception of one. And I knew that guy in the red zucchetto, pictured[Read More…]
Warrior Wrestling 2 Coming to Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, will welcome Rey Mysterio and other professional wrestling stars from around the world for Warrior Wrestling 2 on Sunday, September 2nd. The wrestling event will serve as a fundraiser for scholarships for students as well as a “fun-raiser” for[Read More…]
Shootout with Police Ends with One Man Dead
Update August 14, 1:05 PM: As noted below, prior to the shootout with police, the first victim was take to Advocate Christ Hospital. That man “has been released from the hospital after being treated for multiple gunshot wounds,” according to Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A[Read More…]
Fire Lieutenant Sworn In Monday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Firefighter/Paramedic Neil Grove’s son Ethan had a rare opportunity to honor his Dad at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Dad was sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant, and Ethan pinned Dad’s new badge to his uniform. Village Manager Tom Mick began the ceremony by reading a[Read More…]
Rep. Riley: You Are Being Tracked Online – You & Your Children at School. Cybersecurity Forum at PSC to Tackle This and More.
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Is your computer watching you right now? Are you being tracked online? What information is collected about you? How do most online attacks and data breaches occur? What laws protect your online privacy? How safe is social media? And, perhaps most disturbing, how are our children being[Read More…]
Report: Home on Oswego Street Burglarized
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former resident of a home in the 300 block of Oswego Street returned to the home on July 26 to pick up some items she had left behind. When she arrived, she discovered that the home had been burglarized. The complainant was evicted from the home[Read More…]
