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.
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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.
Frankfort Man Charged With Possessing and Transporting Child Pornography
A Frankfort man who allegedly possessed and transported sexually explicit images of children has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.
Sarah Evans Graduates from Lakeview College of Nursing
Sarah Evans of Park Forest, IL, was recently recognized for graduating from Lakeview College of Nursing.
Trucks May Not Park on Residential Lots, Driveways, or Vacant Commercial Properties, but They Still Do
Passed in February but still allegedly violated, Park Forest put an ordinance on the books forbidding trucks in excess of 8,000 pounds to park on residential lots and driveways, or vacant commercial properties.
SD 163’s Barack Obama School to Receive Renewable Energy Grant
One of the recipients of a grant from Cook County is School District 163’s Barack Obama School of Leadership & STEM in Chicago Heights.
Hammond FBI: Michigan Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison
Taequan Richardson, 23 years old, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon.
Bar Associations Say Don’t Vote for These Judges
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As we have in the past, we share information on which judges to vote for and which to NOT vote for in Cook County. Please do not vote for the judges in our first list below. Our information comes directly from VoteForJudges.org. Vote for Judges gathers information[Read More…]
Witness Helps Track Down Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver: Police Reports Through June 20, 2022
A witness helped track down an alleged hit-and-run driver last week after a Steger man allegedly hit a car on Monee Road and drove off, police said.





