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 local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
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Students from Park Forest Celebrate Commencement Weekend at Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Northern Illinois University celebrated commencement weekend, December 16 and 17. Included among the more than 1,450 graduates were three students from Park Forest. Tribuana Jones, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Iesha Rogers earn a Bachelor of Science, in Public Health[Read More…]
Massive Lake Michigan Windstorm Versus Oregon Windstorm
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Many of my Chicagoland friends have been telling me about this winter’s high winds causing waves in Lake Michigan of 8 to 14 feet with a storm surge of up to 2 feet. These conditions have resulted in a Lakeshore Flood Advisory being issued[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Arrest Reports Through January 1, 2018
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 continue to bring complete coverage of police reports. An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Burglary Reports Through January 23, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Burglary reports are now filed as a separate story from other police reports. Under a new arrangement with the Park Forest Police Department, these reports are sent separately. Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call the Park[Read More…]
Angel Hannah of Park Forest Named to Northern Illinois University Fall 2017 Dean’s List
DeKalb, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Angel Hannah of Park Forest was recently named to Northern Illinois University Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Angel is a graduate of Rich Central High School. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0[Read More…]
Jordan Perry of Park Forest Named to Trinity Christian College Fall 2017 Dean’s List
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2018 By: Amy I. Stickel In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Jordan Perry of Park Forest, IL has been named to Trinity Christian College Fall 2017 Dean’s List. The dean’s list is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. Traditional undergraduate students who attend Trinity full-time and[Read More…]
Glenwood Academy Recognized As A Common Sense Certified School
Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Glenwood Academy announced that it is now a Common Sense School. Common Sense is a “national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology,” according to a statement from Glenwood Academy. “Glenwood has demonstrated its commitment to taking a[Read More…]
UChicago Presents Series of Musical Events Celebrating 20th-century Composer Gyorgy Ligeti
Musical events and lectures pay homage to avant-garde musician Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Andrew Bauld Over the next several months, University of Chicago Presents will celebrate the life and works of celebrated 20th-century classical composer, György Ligeti, through a series of musical events and lectures. Amy Iwano, executive director of[Read More…]
Obituary: Martin J. McGann
Martin James McGann, age 33, resident of Park Forest. June 25, 1984 ~ January 18, 2018 (age 33). Cherished son of Sheila McGann née Curran and James E. (Paulette Krygowski) McGann; Loving brother of Marcia (Joseph Hatzel), Robert (Kara) McGann, Nora (Ricky Flores), Margaret (Steven Turk), and Joan (Philip Sanfratello); Loving[Read More…]
