Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director When should it matter what a reporter or a television correspondent looks like or where he or she comes from? The answer to that question is both “never” and “always.” There is an argument made by[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Report – April 21, 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 other[Read More…]
Alleged Homed Invader Throws Bleach, Punches Resident
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A resident on Seneca St. reported to police that she opened the door last week only to be shoved inside her house by a woman who punched her, pulled her hair, and threw bleach on her. Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of[Read More…]
Armed Robbery on Hemlock
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man reported being robbed at gunpoint while walking late at night on Hemlock St. Police were dispatched to Court H-6 on Hemlock St. on April 12 at approximately 11:40 p.m. to investigate an armed robbery. Officers Obremski, Busse Greer and Corporal Boulden responded. A man told[Read More…]
House on Hickory Shot at a Second Time
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police responded to a house in the 200 block of Hickory Street on April 12 to investigate a report of a reckless discharge of a firearm. This is the second time in a month someone shot at this house. Last time, no one was home. The resident[Read More…]
‘Play Ball!’ Park Forest Baseball Opens 2008 Season
Jammer from the Joliet Jackhammers entertains children at Saturday’s opening parade for Park Forest Baseball. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery added April 24, 2008. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball opened its 2008 season Saturday with a parade from the Village Green to the baseball diamonds in Central Park. While[Read More…]
Western Avenue Closed at Tracks for Eight Days
Workers remove asphalt from the EJ&E Railroad crossing Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Updated April 25 at 5:22 p.m. with information on projected completion date and time Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The EJ&E Railroad tracks closed Saturday morning as the Western Avenue construction project continues. The tracks will be closed for eight days.[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Welcome to UUCC in Park Forest, a liberal, religious tradition serving the South Suburbs of Chicago since 1952. If you are looking for a place where you can discover your own spiritual path in an environment of love, acceptance and support, you have found the right place.[Read More…]
‘See What I Wanna See’ coming to ITC
The Illinois Theater Center presents SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will end its 32nd Season with the Chicago area premiere of the new musical SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, written and composed by Michael John LaChiusa. The show,[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers Prepare for Spring Concert
Soloist Hyun Suk Jang of Seoul, Korea, will perform with the Grande Prairie Singers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Grande Prairie Singers, under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. James Kallembach, will present their spring concert, "Eternal Light" on Sunday, May 4, 2008. With a theme of light eternal,[Read More…]
