Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One person benefited more than anyone else by an endorsement mailer sent by the Rich Township Democratic Organization: the unofficial mayor-elect, Jonathan Vanderbilt. Yet Mr. Vanderbilt, a sitting trustee in Park Forest, told eNews Park Forest via text on Saturday, March 30, 2019, “I did not ask[Read More…]
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Trooper Gerald Ellis Laid to Rest Friday
Grayslake, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis was laid to rest Friday in Grayslake. Illinois State Police (ISP) Acting Director Brendan F. Kelly regretfully announced the line-of-duty death of ISP District 15 (Downers Grove) Trooper Ellis on March 30, 2019. “This morning, March 30th, 2019, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Trooper[Read More…]
Unofficial Suburban Cook Co. Precinct Results Now Online – Certification within 21 Days
Chicago, IL-(ENESPF)- Unofficial April 2, 2019, Consolidated Primary Election township – and precinct-level results for suburban Cook County can now be viewed online at cookcountyclerk.com or via this PDF. Unofficial results include all precinct totals, all early voting and all mail ballots received through Election Day for the municipalities of Cicero, Dolton[Read More…]
Hendricks Struggles; Offense Silent; Cubs Commit 6 Errors as Braves Rout Northsiders
Atlanta, GA-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs(1-2), after a disappointing opening series where they scored 26-runs and poor pitching from the bullpen, including one blown lead late against the Texas Rangers, the Northsiders were looking to bounce back at SunTrust Field in Atlanta to face the Braves(0-3) in front of a sell-out crowd[Read More…]
ISRA: Federal Court Strikes Down California Firearm Magazine Ban
Chatsworth, IL – The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is hailing the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California decision striking down California’s ban on commonly owned firearm magazines. Proposition 63 in California was passed by voters. One section of the measure banned the possession of firearm magazines[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Shows Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, Christina Dupee with the Lead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of Wednesday morning, Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, and Christina Dupee appear poised to claim victory in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s race where there were five contenders. Walter Mosby III and Lance Jefferson would lose their seats if these numbers hold over the next couple[Read More…]
Unofficially, It’s Vanderbilt for Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today was the day, and the polls are now closed. Unofficial results so far, with 12 of 12 Cook County precincts in and 3 of 3 Will County precincts in, it appears that Jonathan Vanderbilt has edged out Mae Brandon to become the next Mayor of Park[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Series Presents Lean on Me: The Brotherhood of Rock and Roll Starring Michael Ingersool & Christopher Kale Jones
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you ready to rock and roll? It’s happening soon, live, in Park Forest. You won’t want to miss it. On Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will present Lean on Me: The Brotherhood of Rock and Roll starring Michael Ingersoll & Christopher[Read More…]
Vote Like They’re Trying to Take Over Your Town, Park Forest, Because They Are
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has learned that it was no accident that the Rich Township Democratic Organization (RTDO) — for the first time ever — endorsed candidates in this year’s Consolidated Election. According to several sources, Rich Township Committeeman Calvin Jordan first approached Park Forest Trustee Tiffani Graham,[Read More…]
Disturbing Events in Park Forest Mayoral Race
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There have been some disturbing events in the race for Park Forest Mayor. These should not go unnoticed by the voters. On one level, the campaign has taken a direction inappropriate and foreign to Park Forest’s tradition of nonpartisan local government. On another level, one candidate has[Read More…]
