Despite becoming legal in the state of Illinois, police still nab some who allegedly drive with cannabis or allegedly smoke cannabis inside vehicles.
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Richton Park Man Gets DUI Charge On Top of Previous Driving Convictions
A Richton Park man with a history of driving convictions was arrested in Park Forest last Thursday and charged with a DUI and other charges.
Two Firearms Recovered: Park Forest Police Reports Through July 25, 2022
Police recovered two firearms in two separate incidents during the week of July 19 to July 25, 2022.
PFPD: Thieves Hunt Kia and Hyundai Vehicles in Park Forest
Park Forest Police issued a statement Saturday afternoon that there is a nationwide criminal trend with thieves targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
Bipartisan Bill Reese’s Law Passes the House
Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the House.
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted to pass H.R. 1808, Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Withdraws Her Bid for a Second Term as Chair of Democratic Party of Illinois
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly issued a statement withdrawing her bid for a second term as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
SD 163 Board Votes Against Hiring Board President Mosby’s Wife
One board member justified his vote in favor of the hiring by apparently arguing that nepotism and favoritism have been a long-standing reality in the district and should be allowed to continue.
PFPD: Driver Found Slumped Behind the Wheel of Jeep Charged with DUI
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest woman was charged with a DUI when an officer allegedly found her slumped behind the wheel of a Jeep asleep early last Thursday morning. According to police, an officer was on patrol on July 21, 2022, at 4:51 AM when he came across a[Read More…]
Police Track Stolen Credit Cards to Richton Park Walmart
A man who allegedly stole credit cards from an unlocked car on McCarthy Road Saturday tried to make sizeable purchases at the Walmart in Richton Park.
