Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Simeon scored with less than two seconds remaining Wednesday, escaping with a 48-46 victory over Marian Catholic in the Eisenhower IHSA 4A Sectional semifinals. Joe Green paced three Spartans in double figures with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Ahron Ulis chipped in 15 points and seven[Read More…]
Park Forest
Police Respond to Online Criticism
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police defended their commitment “to protect all of our residents, including those who walk on all fours and beg at the dinner table,” after some made online criticisms that the women and men in blue were ignoring the plight of dogs left out in the[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Matinee Series Presents Singer-Songwriter Ruthie Foster
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m., the 2019 Freedom Hall Series will present Ruthie Foster backed by her stellar band. In the tightknit musical community of Austin, Texas, it’s tough to get away with posturing. You either bring it, or you don’t. If you do, word[Read More…]
Spartans (27-4) Outduel Thornton for 4A Argo Regional Championship
Summit, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Marian Catholic outbattled Thornton, 57-54, Friday to win the Argo IHSA 4A Regional championship. It was a game that left Spartan fans breathless and likely came close to stopping a few hearts. Ahron Ulis was 6-for-6 from the line[Read More…]
Drama Group’s Children Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools, and daycare. This season we bring you the beloved classic, SLEEPING BEAUTY, directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on April 10, 11 & 12[Read More…]
Autopsy Finds Park Forest Teen Tyreke Jenkins Was Fatally Shot in the Back
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Medical Examiner’s office concluded that Tyreke Jenkins, 18, the Park Forest teen found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street Monday just after noon was fatally shot in the back. Mr. Jenkins’ death was ruled a homicide, an official with the Cook County Medical[Read More…]
Cook Co. Medical Examiner’s Office Identifies Deceased Teen Found in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the deceased teen found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street as 18-year-old Tyreke Jenkins of the 200 block of Somonauk Street. Natalia Derevyanny, Director of Communications for the Cook County Bureau of Administration told[Read More…]
Park Forest Teen Found Dead in Utility Easement Behind 300 Block of Somonauk Street
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A teenage resident of Park Forest was found dead in the utility easement behind the 300 block of Somonauk Street Monday afternoon, Park Forest Police said in a statement. Park Forest Police were dispatched to the area of a utility easement behind the 300 block of Somonauk[Read More…]
Alleged False Insurance Card: Park Forest Police Reports Through February 8, 2019
This is a prime example of why we stress cautious driving even during light snowfall,” Police said on Facebook on Dec. 17, 2019. “A vehicle traveling west on North Street toward North Orchard Drive lost control while navigating a curve and drove through a brick safety wall. The driver related[Read More…]
Events at the Park Forest Public Library Through Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are a number of events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to elder adult. All event titles below are links that will take you to the PFPL’s page for more information. These events are above and beyond[Read More…]
