Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Meghan Vold became the first female sergeant in the 72-year history of the Park Forest Police Department when she was sworn in on April 4 by Village Manager Tom Mick. Vold will celebrate her 9-year service anniversary with the Department in June. She has a Bachelor’s Degree[Read More…]
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Chief Paul Winfrey Assumes Command
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Paul Winfrey was sworn in as Park Forest’s thirteenth chief of police at the village board meeting on Monday, April 4, replacing the previous Chief, Christopher Mannino, who retired. Chief Winfrey is a 24-year veteran of the Park Forest Police Department. His career in the village has[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces May Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During May, the Park Forest Public Library is offering patrons two suspense novels, interesting book club discussions, and a Zoom session with a noted author and musician. The library is also opening their selection of gently used books from which patrons can choose for their personal libraries,[Read More…]
Opening of Somonauk Nature Adventure Park Gets Closer
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Work on the new Somonauk Nature Adventure Park is on target for completion by the end of June, according to Park Forest Parks, Recreation and Community Health Director Rob Gunther. The new park, unlike anything currently in the village, will offer residents access to kayaking, fishing, walks,[Read More…]
Easter Eggstravaganza Activities Kick Off This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kids in Park Forest can get a jump on Easter this week with a true Eggstravaganza: four activities sponsored by the Recreation, Parks and Community Health Department, capped off by the traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 9. On Wednesday, April 6, kids can conduct[Read More…]
Efforts to Transform Rich East campus to new Career Center Continue
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While the Rich East doors may have closed, the campus may give birth to a new, state-of-the-art career and technical center serving the south suburbs. The possibility of a new vocational and career center, the Southland Career & Technical Education Center, (SCTEC) is being promoted by a[Read More…]
April Showered with Library Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library has you covered in April with a variety of special events ranging from a free murder mystery, discussions of novels about art forgeries and friendships, poetry, and a virtual event with a top comedic actor. Yes, April is showered with the best[Read More…]
Retiring Chief Mannino Reflects on his Career, the State of Policing in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As retiring Chief Christopher Mannino prepares to leave office soon, eNews Park Forest sat down with him in his office for a discussion about his career, the changes he has observed over the years, and thoughts about what he will remember most. The Chief’s last day in[Read More…]
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Library Announces March Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While it might not seem like it, Spring is on the way, and the Park Forest Public Library has a few ideas for March to help you pass the time while you wait. The No Pressure Community Read book for March is “The Maid,” a novel by[Read More…]
Trustee Slone Eyes New Position in General Assembly
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Trustee Erin Slone, who was narrowly elected to the village board in April of 2021, has thrown her name into the ring as a challenger in the Democratic primary for the newly remapped 79th Illinois House district and is currently circulating nominating petitions. The primary[Read More…]
