Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police said that a 14-year-old child was found to be in possession of a handgun. The youth was petitioned to juvenile court on a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after brandishing the weapon in a park, according to police. In a statement[Read More…]
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DUI on Lincoln Highway: Police Reports Through April 4, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police arrested a Chicago man on April 2 and charged him with DUI on Lincoln Highway when an officer clocked a vehicle allegedly speeding on the busy street. According to police, the man’s speech was “heavily slurred” and he allegedly had an odor of alcoholic[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Village Hiring, Earth Month, Upcoming Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick reported Monday night that the Village of Park Forest is hiring for several full-time positions. Details can be found in the employment section of the Village website, the Manager said. Positions include a Communications Coordinator, a Human Resources Generalist, and an IT Administrator. The Fire[Read More…]
Sergeant Meghan Vold Makes Park Forest History
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…]
Rep. Kelly, Chair of CBC Health Braintrust, Calls for Passage of Maternal Health Legislation to end Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressmembers Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, marked the fifth Black Maternal Health Week with a call for the advancement of legislation targeted at ending the Black maternal mortality crisis: “This Black Maternal Health Week, I have fervent hope that we advance policies and[Read More…]
DeLuca Measure to Help Address Teacher Shortage Passes House, Will Head to Governor
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The governor will soon receive a proposal passed by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, to help address teacher shortage issues and increase the number of days a substitute teacher can work. Rep. DeLuca was the primary sponsor of the measure in the Illinois House. “Illinois, like everywhere[Read More…]
Delisa Thomas of Park Forest Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Baton Rouge, LA-(ENEWSPF)- Delisa Thomas of Park Forest, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Thomas was initiated at the University of Houston. “I am very excited and honored!” Ms. Thomas told eNews Park Forest.[Read More…]
‘Requiem for the Living’ to Highlight Chorale Concerts
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Holland Master Chorale will conclude its current musical season with a pair of concerts featuring two works of supreme beauty and great spiritual depth. Highlighting the spring concerts will be the intensely moving “Requiem for the Living” by contemporary American composer Dan Forrest. Performances by the[Read More…]
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…]
Teen Arrested in Connection with April 10 Park Forest Homicide
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police made an arrest in connection with the April 10, 2022 homicide of Zackery Sallis, police announced Saturday. A 17-year-old teen has been arrested and charged, police said. Police said the investigation was extensive, conducted by the Park Forest Police Department in concert with the[Read More…]
