Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Central and Rich South High School and Brooks Junior High Band Departments will present world renown drummer Lewis Nash with the NIU Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 9, 2010. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Rich South High School Performing Arts Center, 500[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet Tuesday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Guests and members are encouraged to bring rocks, fossils and minerals for identification and share any travels or hunts they taken part in. The[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Criminal Justice Career Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair featuring employers in the field of criminal justice. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and related fields are encouraged to attend. Potential[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Undergraduate Open House
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host Instant Decision Day: An Undergraduate Open House on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is open to all students looking to transfer into one of GSU’s bachelor’s degree completion programs. Prospective students are encouraged to bring[Read More…]
Secret Service Investigates After Police Find Suspect Counterfeit Travelers Checks in Vehicle
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The driver of a vehicle involved in a traffic stop is now facing an investigation by the United States Secret Service after Park Forest police discovered a large number of American Express Travelers checks valued at $500 each in the vehicle she was driving. Nietria L. Adams,[Read More…]
Police: Burglary Suspect Rams Squad Car
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A police vehicle was damaged on the evening of Friday, February 26, when a vehicle driven by a burglary suspect slammed into it at the intersection of Western Avenue and 26th Street, according to police. The officer driving the vehicle was not hurt. Shortly before 8 p.m.,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for March 8, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Death Penalty: It’s Who You Kill That Matters, According To New Research
University of Denver sociology professor studied 504 cases in Harris County, Texas Denver–(ENEWSPF)– A defendant is much more likely to be sentenced to death if he or she kills a "high-status" victim, according to new research by Scott Phillips, associate professor of sociology and criminology at the University of Denver[Read More…]
Death Notice: Marjorie Schulz
Marjorie Schulz, age 84, of Park Forest, IL, born January 5, 1926, died March 7, 2010. Visitation and funeral information will be at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466, (708)747-3700.
National Pretzel Co. Announces Precautionary Recall of Honey Mustard Onion Seasoned Pretzels Because of Possible Health Risk
Lancaster, PA–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2010. As a precautionary measure, National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pa. is voluntarily recalling all Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The honey mustard onion seasoning contains Hydrolyzed Vegetable[Read More…]
