Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The administration at Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 was evidently not happy with a report published by eNews Park Forest on November 21 (SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois). The displeasure of the district was apparently so acute that, nearly a month later,[Read More…]
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Chicago Heights Man Stares Down Barrel of Drawn Gun After Allegedly Running from Police
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago Heights man found himself staring down the barrel of an officer’s drawn gun after he allegedly ran from police and reached toward his belt a week ago Sunday. It was the judgment of the armed officer that led to an arrest with no shots fired.[Read More…]
And So This Is Christmas
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In whatever way you might celebrate at this time of the year, we wish you Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters. A belated Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish brothers and sisters. For African Americans and those in the African diaspora who will observe[Read More…]
Police: High-speed Chase on Sauk Trail Exceeds 90 MPH; Driver Charged
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A high-speed chase on Sauk Trail ended with the arrest of a Blue Island man after he allegedly drove over 90 MPH on Sauk Trail, according to police. The early-morning chase began on Sunday, December 16, and lasted just over a mile. The speeds at which the[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
Fight in Kentucky Court: Police Reports Through December 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 15, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and possession of cannabis. There were also charges of battery and criminal damage to property in connection with a reported fight in Kentucky Court. A bit of good news to report as well: there were no[Read More…]
Obituary: Lena Marie Ostenburg
Lena Marie Ostenburg, nee Giacomini, died on December 15, 2018, at her residence in Park Forest, Illinois. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 23, 1921. Aside from a brief period in her early youth when her parents relocated to their native Italy, she lived her entire life in[Read More…]
Burgler Nabs Laptop from Home on Monee Road
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The entrance door on the south side of the home was secure. The window south of the east entrance door was broken. There was broken glass on the ground below and an open space large enough for a person to climb through. The bottom window frame was[Read More…]
Domestic Battery Bodily Harm: Park Forest Police Reports Through December 11, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 11, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging criminal damage to property, leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and domestic battery bodily harm. Providing more details than readers will find in[Read More…]
Math Night Fiasco: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through December 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 7, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging of domestic battery, possession of cannabis, and one instance where several adults were charged with disorderly conduct at a grade school’s math night. Providing more details than readers[Read More…]
