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…]
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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…]
Lad’s Lemonade Stand on Ash Street Wins New Blue Fan
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A young lad running a lemonade stand on Ash Street won a fan from among Park Forest’s Official Blue. Jayden K. Storm made a new friend Saturday when Officer Oscar Zendejas stopped, got out of his squad, and posed for pictures with the four-year-old entrepreneur. Officer Zendejas[Read More…]
Congratulations to Rich Township 227 Graduating Class of 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest congratulates the Rich Township School District 227 Class of 2022. The district released the names of 722 graduating seniors. We are pleased and proud to list all of them, beginning with those from Park Forest. The district reported 124 students as graduates from Park[Read More…]
Joens Named to Spring Dean’s List
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently that Alan Harold Joens of Park Forest was included on the school’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Mr. Joens has earned this honor before. More than 900 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for[Read More…]
Safety Tips for Pets During Excessive Heat
From Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the heat advisory over the coming days. The department offers the following tips for[Read More…]
