Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) joined Rep. Val Demings, former 27-year law enforcement officer and Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department, along with colleagues and law enforcement representatives, to speak out on the national violent crime surge and the need for leadership at all levels to[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Chief to Retire in March
Deputy Police Chief Paul Winfrey to Succeed Chief Chris Mannino Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Chris Mannino is closing the chapter on his law enforcement career. Mannino will retire next month following 25 years of service with the Park Forest Police Department. “I’ve spent my entire adult[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…]
New Illinois House Remap Keeps Park Forest Split in Two*
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The new Illinois House district remap, which takes effect next year, Park Forest will remain split in two — with some changes. Right now, Park Forest is represented by Anthony DeLuca in the 80th district and a small section by Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin in the 38th. Both[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino Announces Retirement
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a quarter-century of service, Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino will retire his badge. The Chief announced his plans Wednesday night on his personal Facebook account. We confirmed Chief Mannino’s plans to retire with Village Manager Tom Mick. The Manager indicated, a bit tongue in cheek,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Shooting & Armed Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on February 5, 2022 shortly after 8:00 pm on the 0-100 block of Krotiak Road. According to police, as the victim arrived to a residence, he was allegedly confronted by three men[Read More…]
Village to Distribute Free KN95 Masks
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will distribute free KN95 masks to residents from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, while supplies last. According to a village Civic Alert, there is a limit of one package of three masks per person, and pick-up for other[Read More…]
Mask Mandate to Continue at Rich Township SD 227
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The decision of a Sangamon County judge regarding Gov. Pritzger’s mask mandate does not affect Rich Township School District 227. This is according to a statement from the district’s superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas. It appears School District 163 will also continue with masks in school, according to a[Read More…]
Toastmasters Say “Please, Be Our Guest” for Black History Month Celebration
Park Forest Toastmasters Invitation Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Toastmasters Club is hosting a free virtual event celebrating the organization’s 67th year as a Chartered Toastmasters International Club. The program will be twofold. Attendees will discover how one member, Calvin Gibb, moved from silence to a soon-to-be-published author with[Read More…]
