Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is actively investigating three separate incidents that occurred between January 30 and February 9, 2016 where a lone female resident of a multi-family housing area on the Western Avenue corridor was robbed or attempted to be robbed outside of their residence by two[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Seek First Midwest Bank Robbery Suspect
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police issued a media statement early this afternoon regarding the search for a suspect who allegedly robbed First Midwest Bank on Western Avenue Monday. The statement follows: The Park Forest Police Department and FBI are investigating the robbery of First Midwest Bank located at[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 4, 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…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Participates in University of Michigan Model UN Conference
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016– “A memorable experience.” “Helped sharpen debate and public speaking skills.” “Learned about conflict resolution and myself.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 29th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 31, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2016. February is Black History Month, or National African American History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. You’ll find a special ‘Black History Month Events’ section outlining the many[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Park Permit Lottery Begins on February 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2016. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department will hold its Annual Parks Pavilion Permit Lottery on Saturday, February 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The event is held each year to allow members of the public the[Read More…]
Claim Your Business Today on ENEWSPF!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you own a business in Park Forest, Chicago Heights, Richton Park, or Matteson? We’d like to announce that eNews Park Forest has a new Business Directory! Think of it as the local business “go-to” for every business in Park Forest, Chicago Heights, Richton Park, and Matteson,[Read More…]
“Memory” Exhibit Opens in PSC Christopher Art Gallery Feb. 8
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting, “Memory: An exhibition of portraiture evoking memory,” in the Christopher Art Gallery on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibit opens Monday, Feb. 8, and features works from artists Ellen Holtzblatt, Judith Roth, John P.[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Hosts Reunion
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, (center) joined faculty and administrators in welcoming alumni from more than 49 colleges and universities from around the U.S. who attended a recent reunion at the school. Among the Southland graduates who attended the reunion[Read More…]
Matteson District 162 Announces Spelling Bee Winners
Richton Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Kian De Guzman, 11, a 5th grade student at the Sauk Elementary School, Richton Park, took first place in the Matteson School District 162’s annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Carter, 13, in 7th grade at the O. W. Huth Middle School, Matteson, was the second place winner[Read More…]
