CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Several suspects, including high-ranking members of a Chicago street gang, are facing drug or gun charges for their alleged roles in dealing narcotics and firearms on the city’s South Side. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Cornerstone,” spanned more than two years and included seizures of distribution quantities[Read More…]
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College for Kids and Day Camp Programs Coming to South Suburban College This Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June[Read More…]
South Suburban College GED Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College honored its sixty-nine 2016 GED (General Education Development) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their GED Certificates. Chairman[Read More…]
June 2016 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Photograph Courtesy of Stephen White Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2016.Nestled within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve is the historic Hornicek Farm where chickens roam freely and garlic grows by the thousands. Join us for the Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. This fun program is for all[Read More…]
University of Saint Mary Bids Farewell to Class of 2016 at Commencement – Park Forest Resident Among Graduates
LEAVENWORTH, Kansas—(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016 – The University of Saint Mary marked the close of another academic year and the completion of this leg of the class of 2016’s educational journey at USM’s Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 7, in McGilley Field House on the university’s main Leavenworth campus, 4100 South 4th[Read More…]
Former Chief of DOJ Special Litigation Section Speaking on Police Accountability on Wednesday, May 25
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Jonathan Smith was the former Chief of the Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice who was responsible for conducting pattern and practice investigations and to bring litigation to address patterns and practices of the violation of the United States Constitution and federal[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Release Statement On May 24 Incident On Rich Court Where 2 FBI Agents Shot
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department has issued a statement regarding the incident that occurred on the morning of May 24 where 2 FBI agents were shot while attempting to serve a warrant on Rich Court. Injuries to the agents are considered non-life threatening, according to police. The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Graduates 280 At 55th Commencement Exercises
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School held its 55th Commencement Exercises at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Tinley Park. Two hundred and eighty students joined the ranks of the alumni on Monday, May 23. The class of 2016 has earned nearly $20 million in scholarships. The class Valedictorian[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department’s Summer Youth Program Registering Now, Starts June 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. The Park Forest Police Department’s summer youth program is registering now. The Park Forest Police Department’s Police Athletic Activities Center (P.A.A.C.) is an athletic-based summer youth program for ages 10 to 15, being held this year June 13 to July 21, from 5:30 p.m. to[Read More…]
Super Hero Fun Run & Walk to Benefit Officer Tim Jones to be Held on Saturday, May 28
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2016. Break out your super hero costumes and take part in a run/walk event on Saturday, May 28, inspired by and benefiting Park Forest’s own super hero, Officer Tim Jones. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall. The run is a non-timed,[Read More…]
