SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018. South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this spring at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be January 30-February 1, 2018 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on February 26,[Read More…]
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Giant Image of Chicago Flag Spans DePaul University’s Wintrust Arena Roof
A new landmark viewable only from above CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Carol Hughes Wintrust Arena at Chicago’s McCormick Square is sporting what likely is the largest rooftop image of the Chicago flag anywhere in the world. Measuring 196 feet by 236 feet, installation of the flag image on the[Read More…]
Police Report Over 5,000 Additional Calls For Service In 2017 Compared To Previous Years, But Don’t Panic Yet
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ‘Tis the season for counting, and, this year, Park Forest Police have much more to count than in previous years. Officers handled 23,968 incidents in 2017, compared to the roughly 18,000 calls for service in previous years. So, why not panic? Doesn’t the fact that there were[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 2, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Among this week’s police reports are charges of theft, obstructing justice, and public intoxication. These reports bring us through December 26, 2017, We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Joe Jencks on January 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]
Thinking Of Celebratory Gunfire To Welcome the New Year? Think Again.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- His name was Marquel Peters, and he was only 4 years old. He died from a falling bullet after “celebratory gunfire” on January 1, 2010. Again, he was 4 years old. From WSB-TV Atlanta: A 4-year-old boy was killed by a falling bullet from celebratory gunfire while[Read More…]
Shots Fired on South Western Avenue: Likely Not Assault Weapon
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Park Forest Police Department said in a statement they are investigating a report of shots fired outdoors in the 23000 block of South Western Avenue. It is unlikely an assault weapon or rifle was fired in this incident, according to police. According to police,[Read More…]
Burglary and Theft Report: Car Tires Reported Stolen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglary and theft reports in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Recollection’ Exhibit Opens on January 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery (USG) begins 2018 with an exhibition entitled ‘Recollection.’ The exhibit will open on Thursday, January 11 and run through Saturday, February 10. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gallery. [Read More…]
Felony Charges: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for December 26, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The following are police blotter reports through December 18. Among the more serious charges are felony armed violence and felony unlawful use of a weapon. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police[Read More…]
