Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A Park Forest officer reacted quickly while responding to a 911 call last week when he was greeted at the door with a handgun pointed at him. On Tuesday, January 29 at 12:24 a.m., Officers William Busse and Paul Shulman were dispatched to 50 Indianwood Blvd. to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Police Report – February 4, 2008
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[Read More…]
Sale of EJ&E to Increase Railroad Traffic
(Photo: Morguefile.com) Residents Urged to Voice Their Objection Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—A proposed sale of the EJ&E Railroad to Canadian National Railway could leave thousands of Park Forest residents facing additional delays on Western Avenue. If the acquisition of the railroad to Canadian National (CN) is finalized, four times as many[Read More…]
Public Works Facing Road Salt Shortage
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— With another winter storm hitting the area, the Park Forest Department of Public Works is dealing with an almost depleted supply of road salt. In the face of a state-wide shortage of salt, the approximate 200 tons Park Forest has left is about enough to cover its[Read More…]
ITC Presents Solo Play ‘Neat’
The Illinois Theater Center will present ‘NEAT’ starring Inda Craig-Galvan. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will celebrate Black History Month with the presentation of “NEAT”, an autobiographical one-woman show written by Charlayne Woodard and performed by actress Inda Craig-Galvan. The show runs for[Read More…]
Today Last Day for Early Voting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thursday, January 31, 2008 is the last day for early voting in the February 5 Illinois Primary. Village Hall serves as one of 44 sites in Cook County and one of 28 sites in Will County where registered voters can participate. Any registered voter is eligible to[Read More…]
Black History Film Festival Begins Friday
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations has planned one of the most exciting, creative, and informative Black History Month events in the Chicago area celebrating Black Filmmakers. The Month’s activities will consist of “Fridays in February” Black Film Series at Eagle Movie Theater. On February 16,[Read More…]
Marian Sophomores Receive Class Rings
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School celebrated its annual sophomore Mass with the blessing of class rings on Sunday. Jessica Kekeis (left, St. John, IN) and Victoria Gonzalez (Park Forest), display rings. (Photo supplied)
Voters Will Decide If Political Attacks Are Too Rough
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center A political “smack-down” was how one cable network talk show described the most recent Democratic candidates’ televised debate — more the parlance of pro wrestling than national politics. In a spirited exchange, Sen. Barack Obama slammed Sen. Hillary Clinton’s[Read More…]
Western Avenue Construction to Cause Delays
Construction on Western Avenue is expected to cause delays through the end of the year. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The long-awaited improvements to Western Avenue will likely cause delays. Traffic will be slowed by the work of construction crews scheduled to widen and resurface the roadway. Workers from Nicor[Read More…]
