Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police arrested a Chicago Heights man last week when an officer in a marked police vehicle traveling southbound on Western Avenue near Fir Street, observed a vehicle allegedly swerve over the dotted yellow line and back onto the curb lane, almost striking the curb, according[Read More…]
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Friends Remember Mary McCall
Mary McCall speaks at her induction into the Park Forest Hall of Fame in April of 2007. (PHOTO ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Friends recalled the life of Mary McCall this week. The former Park Forester was the originator of the Park Forest Scenic 10, a founding member of the Park[Read More…]
College of Health and Human Services at GSU Announces Fall 2008 Dean’s List
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health Professions at Governors State University recently recognized undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Fall 2008 trimester. “I’m extremely proud of our students,” said College of Health and Human Services Dean Linda Samson. “The programs we offer[Read More…]
Help for Paying Winter Heating Bill
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is Hosting an Energy Assistance Fair Wednesday, March 18th. Those who need assistance may apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as Nicor Sharing and ComEd assistance programs. The Energy Assistance Fair will be held from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
CSI at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College student Levar Howard, of University Park , dusts a plastic cup for fingerprints as Frannie Baschetti, of Monee, looks on. The students got a lesson on fingerprinting during their Principles of Criminalistics class. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that opportunities in criminal justice[Read More…]
Early Voting Begins Monday for April 7 Election
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Suburban Cook County voters can participate in Early Voting for the April 7 election starting Monday at 41 suburban locations plus the Clerk’s downtown office, David Orr reminds voters. Cook County and Will County residents may vote early at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park[Read More…]
Faith-Based Dilemma: With Shekels Come Shackles
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar When President Obama launched his faith-based initiative at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, he promised not only to sustain the Bush administration’s signature domestic program — but to expand it. For religious groups, this means continued access to[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for March 16, 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 local[Read More…]
Police Arrest Suspect in Sunday Morning Armed Home Invasion
Update March 16, 2009: Video added, 11:35 a.m. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Police and the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) responded to a report of an armed home invasion on Sunday, March 15. According to a press release from the Park Forest Police Department, at approximately 8:15 a.m.[Read More…]
Children of Park Forest
My husband and I moved to Park Forest over 17 years ago. We didn’t know much about the area, but as first time home buyers the price of the home was within our budget. Our street was well cared for and the neighbors all seem to be hard working friendly[Read More…]
