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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports through June 6, 2020
Police were busy during the week of May 31 to June 6, 2020. Besides traffic stops, there was one reported DUI, criminal damage to property charges, battery, and disorderly conduct.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports through May 30, 2022
During the week of May 24 to May 30, 2022, police were busy investigating reports of domestic battery, criminal damage to property, theft, and assault.
Early Voting Happening Now at Village Hall for Cook County Voters
Early voting is happening now, seven days a week, at Park Forest Village Hall for Cook County voters. Will County voters have other locations.
Obituary: Patricia Moore
Patricia Marie Moore, of Park Forest, passed on Wednesday June 8, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary R Ankrom, their son, Gary (Lindsay) R.W. Ankrom and 4 dear grandchildren. Gary wishes to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and to his lovely wife he says[Read More…]
Former Owner of Chicago Health Care Company Sentenced
Year in Federal Prison for Billing Medicare for Non-Existent Treatment Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former owner of a Chicago home health care company has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million from Medicare through a phony billing scheme. HENRY SMILIE was the owner and Chief[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo in Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On June 25th, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) will host her 2nd Congressional District Housing Expo in Chicago, IL. The event will highlight topics such as first-time homebuyers programs, home renovation and beautification, tips for navigating the housing market, and tips for seniors. Representatives from public housing agencies, non-profit organizations[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports through May 23, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These reports cover incidents Park Forest police responded to between May 10 and May 23, 2022. There were no arrests between May 10 and May 17, according to police. There were traffic incidents with municipal tickets issued, but we do not report on every ticket motorists receive.[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports through May 9, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These reports cover arrests made by Park Forest police from April 26 through May 9, 2022. They include one incident of one man arrested on a warrant out of Georgia charging child molestation. The arrest was possible because someone called SouthCom to report a suspicious auto parked[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports Through April 25, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- We are working on posting reports since we last reported mid-April. These reports cover dates from April 12 – April 25, 2022. They include three individuals charged with DUIs. One individual had a reported breath alcohol level over three times the legal limit. Park Forest Police Reports[Read More…]





