Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Main Street Market opens Saturday morning in Park Forest with some restrictions given the COVID-19 pandemic. Dotson Farm in Beecher will join the Market for the first two weeks featuring plants and flowers. Since 1974, the Park Forest Main Street Market – formerly the Park Forest[Read More…]
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Fire on Sangamon Claims Life of 9-Year-Old Boy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A nine-year-old boy lost his life following a fire on Sangamon Street Friday morning, the Park Forest Fire Department said in a statement. The house in the 300 block of Sangamon was boarded up Friday afternoon. A memorial of two posters, flowers, stuffed animals, and “WE LOVE[Read More…]
Trustee Joseph Woods on the Death of George Floyd, Aftermath
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Trustee Joe Woods delivered stirring remarks on the death of George Floyd at the hands of a now-former Minneapolis Police officer. He made his remarks during Monday’s meeting of the Park Forest Village Board. Trustee Woods speaks of pain. While looting might make headlines, what passes repeatedly[Read More…]
Police Arrest Two Chicago Men in Alleged Amazon Van Hijacking
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two men from Chicago were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly hijacked an Amazon delivery van in Park Forest. According to a statement issued by Park Forest police, on June 2 at approximately 12:45 PM, officers responded to the first block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report[Read More…]
PA State Rep. Brian Sims’ Explosive Profanity-Laced Tirade After GOP Rep Hid Positive COVID-19 Test, and GOP Leadership Knew
Harrisburg, PA-(ENEWSPF)- Democratic Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims let loose with an explosive profanity-laced rant after learning that a GOP colleague, with whom he sat in committee for weeks, tested positive for COVID-19 and kept the results of his positive test from Democratic leadership — but not Republican leadership in[Read More…]
Congratulations Brian Anderson Jr., Class of 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest Congratulates Brian Anderson Jr. on his graduation from Chicago Christian High School! While a student, Brian played Freshman and Sophomore basketball at the same time, and three years of Varsity basketball, earning himself and MVP during a Christmas tournament held in Florida. The Christmas[Read More…]
COVID-19: Cicero Off the Charts in Latest Tally, Homewood at 255.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cicero is off the charts with cases of COVID-19 compared to the other towns eNews Park Forest tracks. In fact, as of this writing on May 25, Cicero continues to dominate the known number of cases in all of Cook County, distantly followed by Des Plaines, which[Read More…]
Congratulations Dylan Schaefer, Class of 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest congratulates Dylan Schaefer on his graduation from Crete-Monee High School! Dylan was involved in the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) where he achieved the rank of Cadet Petty Officer 1st Class. Dylan’s next step will be service in the United States Marine[Read More…]
Congratulations Paige Craig, Class of 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest congratulates Paige Craig on her graduation from Illinois Lutheran High School! Would you like to see your graduate’s photo published? Are you a 2020 graduate or the parent of a 2020 grad? We will publish your picture for free AND send you a PDF[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Has 432 Cases, Chicago Heights 441
Chicago Heights Has Surpassed Park Forest with the Highest Number of Cases in the Immediate Region Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest now has 432 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That figure includes the 204 at Ludeman Center. Chicago Heights has now surpassed Park Forest with 441 cases but with[Read More…]
