Updated Sept. 19, 2021, per Request of Mr. Steele (below) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 34-year-old University Park man was arrested last week and charged with DUI and driving under the influence of alcohol allegedly with a BAC more than twice the legal limit. According to police, Dalbert J. Steele, 34,[Read More…]
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Haowen Geng of Park Forest Awarded Degree from Miami University
Oxford, OH-(ENEWSPF)- Haowen Geng of Park Forest was among more than 4,000 students from Miami University who received degrees during the in-person spring commencement May 14-16, 2021 Mr. Geng graduated with a B.S. in Business degree, majoring in Accountancy, Supply Chain & Operations Management. Haowen Geng was named to the[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School to Host Free Vaccination Clinic Wed. July 28
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School will host a free vaccination clinic to prevent COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Illinois. Anyone age 12 or older is eligible to receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccine[Read More…]
Park Forest Library: Open for Business
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Library is now fully reopened with all services available to patrons. That’s right, the library is open. Barbara Osuch, Director of the Park Forest Library, stated that except for a few study rooms that will reopen soon, all library services, including fax services, photocopying,[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Bement
Margaret “Peg” Bement, age 82, of Park Forest, IL formerly of Munster, IN passed away on May 1, 2020 in Chicago, IL. She was born in Hammond, IN. Peg is survived by two daughters: Deborah Bement and Diane (Michael) Bement Geddings; one son: David (Libbie) C. Bement; two grandsons: David[Read More…]
Alleged Teen Shooter Arrested by Mohawk School
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police arrested a Park Forest teenager who allegedly fired shots at an adult Tuesday. According to a statement released Friday, police said the 15-year-old alleged teen shooter fired “several shots” after a man, who police referred to as a “concerned parent,” confronted the juvenile regarding the teen[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair Returns in September
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Art Fair is returning in person in 2021! This will be the 65th Park Forest Art Fair, the last held in 2019. The fair is the second-oldest juried art fair in the Chicagoland region. It features 70+ artists exhibiting in a range of media. It[Read More…]
Felony Fleeing Charge for Park Forest Man: Police Reports Through July 12, 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man was charged with felony aggravated fleeing after he abandoned his car and tried to run away from police, apparently thinking he could elude the law on foot, according a report last week. These are the most recent police reports for Park Forest for[Read More…]
Country Club Hills Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Country Club Hills woman was charged with aggravated assault after police were dispatched to the 300 block of Wildwood Drive on July 1 to investigate a report of aggravated assault. Autumn L. Simmons, 25, 4411 Gatling Blvd. #414, Country Club Hills, was arrested on July 1[Read More…]
Felony DUI: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 28, 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest woman was charged with a felony DUI on June 27, 2021. These reports, which also include charges of domestic assault, DUI, and criminal trespass to real property, are for the week of June 22-28, 2021. Felony DUI: Police Blotter Reports Through June 28, 2021[Read More…]
