A loose dog reportedly attacked and mauled a smaller dog Saturday. The dog that was attacked succumbed to its injuries and died, according to police.
Park Forest
DBC Gifts of Love Holds Back-to-School Run/Walk-A-Thon
DBC Gifts of Love is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Vollmer Road Woods in Matteson.
RTHS 227 Seniors Receive More Than $18 Million in Scholarships for College
Rich Township High School District 227 announced that the 2022 graduating seniors received a total of $18,885,021.00 in college scholarships.
Southland Career & Technical Education Center Moves Closer to Reality
The future of the proposed Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCTEC) in Park Forest got a little brighter recently with the announcement of a $1.4M grant.
Burglaries in June Through July 4, 2022
While there was only one arrest in the week leading up to July 4, there were three burglaries reported. This survey includes those burglaries and others from the month of June.
DUI is Only Arrest in Week of June 28 through July 4, 2022
Police charged a Park Forest man with DUI on July 1 after an officer on patrol observed him turn just after midnight from Route 30 onto Indiana Street.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 27, 2022
There was a moderate amount of police activity during the week of June 21 through June 27, 2022.
No, the ‘Terrorist’ Didn’t Win, It Was Just About Respect
The Village of Park Forest canceled yesterday’s 4th of July parade and concert. As much as we were looking forward to this, the ‘terrorist’ in didn’t win.
Park Forest Parade Canceled, Concert Also, in Wake of Highland Park Mass Shooting
Out of respect for the mass shooting victims in Highland Park, IL, Park Forest has canceled its 4th of July Parade and concert. Fireworks will launch as planned, officials said.
UPDATE: 4th of July in Park Forest: Parade & Concert CANCELED, Fireworks Still On, Possible Thunder Storms
The odds favor all Independence Day festivities happening Monday, including the 4th of July parade, a free concert on the Village Green, and fireworks.





