The threat of severe weather necessitates the cancellation of Unity Day and the last Main Street Nights of the summer.
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Don’t Drive with Cannabis: Police Reports Through August 1, 2022
Despite becoming legal in the state of Illinois, police still nab some who allegedly drive with cannabis or allegedly smoke cannabis inside vehicles.
Richton Park Man Gets DUI Charge On Top of Previous Driving Convictions
A Richton Park man with a history of driving convictions was arrested in Park Forest last Thursday and charged with a DUI and other charges.
Two Firearms Recovered: Park Forest Police Reports Through July 25, 2022
Police recovered two firearms in two separate incidents during the week of July 19 to July 25, 2022.
PFPD: Thieves Hunt Kia and Hyundai Vehicles in Park Forest
Park Forest Police issued a statement Saturday afternoon that there is a nationwide criminal trend with thieves targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
WGN: Teen Hospitalized After Video Shows Him Beaten by Oak Lawn Cops
According to WGN, “A teen was hospitalized after video shows him being beaten by police in Oak Lawn.”
Bipartisan Bill Reese’s Law Passes the House
Reese’s Law, bipartisan legislation to protect children from ingesting button cell batteries passed the House.
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted to pass H.R. 1808, Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Withdraws Her Bid for a Second Term as Chair of Democratic Party of Illinois
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly issued a statement withdrawing her bid for a second term as chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
SD 163 Board Votes Against Hiring Board President Mosby’s Wife
One board member justified his vote in favor of the hiring by apparently arguing that nepotism and favoritism have been a long-standing reality in the district and should be allowed to continue.
