Park Forest residents were shocked a few weeks ago to read about a house on Huron Street discovered in deplorable condition.
Law and Order
Steger Man Arrested on Felony DUI Charges
A Steger man was arrested and processed on felony DUI charges when police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Monee Road.
Child Struck by School Bus Dies
A 7-year-old child was struck by a school bus and would later die, Park Forest police said in a statement Friday.
Officer Draws Weapon After Man Allegedly Does Not Stop His SUV During Pursuit
It is no small matter when an officer draws a weapon. In our years of reporting, from 2007 to the present, that has not happened often.
Police Say Business Was Serving Alcohol Without A License: Reports through Jan. 1, 2023
In these reports, we detail three more incidents, one involving a business DownTown allegedly selling alcohol without a license.
Police Investigate Sunday Shooting on Warwick Street
Police issued a statement Sunday indicating that department members were investigating a shooting incident in the 100 block of Warwick St.
Three More Late December Police Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As we stated in a previous report, the last half of December 2022 was unusually busy for police in Park Forest. In these three reports from December 22 through 28, arrests included contributing to the delinquency of a minor, theft, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and[Read More…]
Late December 2022 Police Reports from Park Forest
A ten day period leading to late December 2022 was unfortunately a busy time for police. There were 14 arrests between December 13 and 23.
PFPD: Man Bites Off Another Man’s Lip: More December 2022 Reports
A man allegedly bit off another man’s lower lip in a dispute over $10. The victim was holding his lower lip in his hand when police arrived.
Pritzker Signs Assault Weapons Ban; Rep. Kelly Praises Passage
The Illinois State Legislature approved a measure to ban assault weapons. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, wasting no time, signed the bill immediately.
