What to expect at the Park Forest Board meeting on Feb. 2: recognition of Black History Month and fire service billing changes.
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Police Charge University Park Man with Leaving Scene of Accident
University Park man charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly sideswiping another vehicle on Western Avenue.
DUI Arrest Outside Bixby’s; Business Apparently Closed for Good, Again
Read about the recent DUI arrest outside Bixby’s and the officer’s concerns about repeated incidents at the tavern.
Park Forest Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor
Discover the case of a Park Forest man sentenced to 48 years for sexually exploiting a minor and his extensive collection of abuse images.
Police: Loaded Glock 19X Gets Crete Man Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon Charge
A Crete man faces a felony aggravated unlawful use of a weaponafter police said they found a loaded Glock 19X during a traffic stop.
Park Forest Burglary Reports for November Through Mid-January 2026
Explore the most recent burglary reports from Park Forest covering November 2025 to Mid-January 2026 and stay informed.
Man Who Reportedly Threatened Police Charged with Domestic Battery: Reports
A man allegedly threatened police in Park Forest during a domestic battery investigation. Read the full incident report.
Celebrate Black History Month in February at the Park Forest Public Library
Join the Park Forest Public Library to celebrate Black History Month with events, cooking classes, and an open mic session.
Another Driver Asleep Behind the Wheel Charged with DUI
A driver was found asleep behind the wheel in Park Forest. Read about this incident and the subsequent DUI charges issued.
Rep. Kelly introduces amendment to prevent Trump from purchasing Greenland
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)— Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced an amendment to the defense funding bill preventing President Donald Trump from purchasing or attacking Greenland and Denmark. President Trump has long threatened to purchase Greenland, most recently stating “you’ll find out” on how far he’s willing to go to takeover[Read More…]
