Photo gallery here on Facebook. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding an early-morning shooting incident in the 300 block of Neola Street where an officer was allegedly shot by a suspect who exited a vacant residence officers had been called on to check. “When it was[Read More…]
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Applications for 2016 Village of Park Forest Scholarships Now Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. The Village of Park Forest Scholarship helps provide financial assistance to Park Forest residents. Recipients of the Park Forest Scholarship demonstrate strong academic ability and a high level of character. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Must be a Park Forest resident Must be a graduating high[Read More…]
Annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair to be Held at Calvary United Protestant Church
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 North Orchard Drive, Park Forest, will host its annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bazaar will feature food, arts and crafts, music, dancing, games and lots of[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Announce Identity Of Suspect In First Midwest Bank Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police released the identity of the suspect who allegedly robbed First Midwest Bank on February 8, 2016. The suspect, identified as Kenneth N. McGregor, 27, last known address 21743 Carol Ave, Sauk Village, IL. He was arrested on 03/07/16. A statement from the Park[Read More…]
Donations for April Food Day Being Accepted at Park Forest Village Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2016. Local food pantries estimate the need for food and household goods has more than doubled in the past five years. The need is especially high in the spring and summer months as donations decrease and supplies diminish. Join us to help reach our goal of[Read More…]
Police: Car Crashes Into Home On Westgate Drive, Driver Flees Scene, Apprehended
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police reported that a vehicle drove into a home in the 400 block of Westgate Drive and left the scene of the accident. Police apprehended the driver, a Chicago Heights resident, a short time later. He was charged with DUI. The statement from the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Arrest Suspect In Feb. 8 Robbery of First Midwest Bank
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police announced that they have a suspect in custody regarding the bank robbery on February 8, 2016, at First Midwest Bank. The statement from the police follows: The suspect shown below in our media release on February 8, 2016, regarding the robbery of First[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 6, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: 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 bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Presentation on Handgun Violence & Gun Control Legislation on March 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for an informative presentation on Handgun Violence and Gun Control Legislation. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Our speaker[Read More…]
To The Editor: Are We Forgotten In The South Suburbs By Candidates?
To The Editor: My name is Tony Mielcarz and I have lived in Park Forest for about 50 years, voted in all elections that I could. But this is the first time in my 77 plus years of living in the south suburbs that I can remember not receiving any[Read More…]
