Author: Gary Kopycinski

Police Cite Resident when Dog Runs Loose

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A resident in the 400 block of Winnebago Street was issued a citation charging violation of the leash law on October 12. Police received a complaint from a neighbor relating that he had returned from a bike ride and was standing by his garage in his driveway.[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Reports for October 19, 2009

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) 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…]

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Park Forest Inks Deal with Canadian National

Director of Public Works Ken Eyer, Director of Building, Planning, Zoning & Community Development Larrie Kerestes, Village Manger Tom Mick, Finance Director Mary Dankowski, Director of Economic Development and Planning Hildy Kingma, and Director of Recreation and Parks John Joyce with checks from the CN closing.(Photo: VOPF) $7.3 million dollar[Read More…]

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Beef Tongues That Contain Prohibited Materials

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2009 – Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Milwaukee, Wisc., establishment is recalling approximately 5,522 pounds of beef tongues that may not have had the tonsils completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages, the U.S. Department of[Read More…]

Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza Products

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Death Notice: Robert Carpenter

Robert Carpenter Robert Carpenter, age 90, of South Chicago Heights, IL, born Aug 30, 1919, died Oct 15, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hirsch New West End Chapel 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443 . Service: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:15 a.m. Chapel Prayers[Read More…]

Death Notice: Nick Cruz

Nick Cruz Nick Cruz, age 74, of Chicago Heights, IL, born Aug 15, 1935, died Oct 14, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lain‑Sullivan Chapel, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest. Service: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:00 a.m. Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood Dr., Park[Read More…]

Marian alumni parent and “Spartan Superfan” Walt Edmisten check out the more than 125 crafters at the Marian Catholic High School Band Parents’ Oktoberfest on Sunday.

Marian Honors September Students of Month

Marian alumni parent and “Spartan Superfan” Walt Edmisten check out the more than 125 crafters at the Marian Catholic High School Band Parents’ Oktoberfest on Sunday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for September. Following is a listing by department:[Read More…]

GSU Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–As it commemorates its 40th Anniversary of providing educational opportunity, Governors State University is sponsoring a discussion featuring a panel of distinguished guests on Friday, November 6, at 3 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. The discussion will focus on the birth, growth, and future of the university. Current GSU[Read More…]

Dave Naze

Prairie State College Professor Receives Statewide Honor

” Prairie State College Professor Dave Naze. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Just ask any of Dave Naze’s students about the impact he has made on them, and they’ll immediately light up and provide glowing comments. The Prairie State College (PSC) professor of communication has touched hundreds of students as[Read More…]

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