A driver who faces a DUI charge curses repeatedly and harshly at the arresting officer. He did not help his case at all.
Park Forest
Police: Officer Gets “Illegal Weapon” Off the Streets
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—An officer effected a traffic stop and removed what police said was an illegal weapon from the streets. The Palmetto State Armory Dagger Full Size semi-automatic 9mm handgun Officer Verdin discovered during the stop is pictured above. A Park Forest man faces a felony charge of aggravated unlawful[Read More…]
Park Forest Residents Face April 30 Deadline for Vehicle Stickers
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Park Forest residents have until mid-week to purchase their vehicle stickers to avoid a $25 late fee. The deadline is this Wednesday, April 30. The final date to purchase vehicle stickers without penalty is always April 30. Fees increase on May 1. The vehicle stickers originally went on[Read More…]
Cook County Moves Forward With $15M Relief Fund to Support Homeowners Facing Property Tax Increases
Explore how the $15M relief program in Cook County aims to provide essential support to struggling homeowners.
Police Recover AR-15 Pistol After Foot Chase Through Cedarwood
Read about police recovering an AR-15 pistol that an alleged offender threw under a car in a Cedarwood Cooperative parking lot.
Grant-Funded Home Repairs Give Park Forest Families a Fresh Start
Explore the recent success of home repairs in Park Forest, supported by a grant for income-qualified homeowners in need.
2025 Main Street Nights Line-up Announced
Join us for the 2025 Main Street Nights in Park Forest, featuring a diverse lineup of music every Wednesday night.
Update on Aqua Center and 2025 Parks & Rec Activities
Discover the update on Aqua Center renovations and park improvements and more coming to Park Forest for the 2025 season.
Three Face DUI Charges As Police Conduct Targeted Enforcement
Three people faced DUI charges in Park Forest as police conducted enforcement related to intoxicated driving in December.
Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 18, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the most significant spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began collecting systemwide[Read More…]
