Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police responded to four incidents during the week of April 5 through April 11, 2022. All involved alleged reports of domestic battery. Reports of Domestic Battery Sauk Village Man Charged Omarion MJ Roberts, 18, 1616 216th Place, Sauk Village, was arrested on April 6 and[Read More…]
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Hammond Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison on Firearm Offense
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Edward Timothy Rzasa, 49 years old, of Hammond, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James Moody on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Rzasa was sentenced to 33 months in prison[Read More…]
Cook County Unites Against Hate
A new symbol and pledge launch to show Cook County is welcoming to all Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined 14th District Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton to launch a new campaign to show Cook County is a welcoming place for all: “Cook County United Against[Read More…]
Former Park Forester & Paralegal for Chicago Law Firm Charged with Embezzling Bankruptcy Estate Funds
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former paralegal for a Chicago law firm has been indicted and charged for allegedly embezzling more than $600,000 from bankruptcy estate accounts. BECKY LOUISE SUTTON fraudulently embezzled the funds from 2009 to 2018 while working on bankruptcy matters at the law firm, according to an indictment returned[Read More…]
Rich Township Journalism Team Writing History in State Competition
Rich Township-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township High School District 227 journalism team competed in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Journalism Sectionals on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Eyitayo Awe was the top performer placing 3rd in the News Writing competition and he has qualified to compete in the IHSA State Journalism Finals[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Walk Planned for Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sisters Working It Out, a breast cancer awareness and support organization, will hold its First Annual 5K Walk, on April 30, at the former Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. According to Beulah Brent, CEO of Sisters Working It Out, the proceeds from the[Read More…]
Child Found in Possession of a Handgun
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police said that a 14-year-old child was found to be in possession of a handgun. The youth was petitioned to juvenile court on a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after brandishing the weapon in a park, according to police. In a statement[Read More…]
DUI on Lincoln Highway: Police Reports Through April 4, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police arrested a Chicago man on April 2 and charged him with DUI on Lincoln Highway when an officer clocked a vehicle allegedly speeding on the busy street. According to police, the man’s speech was “heavily slurred” and he allegedly had an odor of alcoholic[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Village Hiring, Earth Month, Upcoming Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick reported Monday night that the Village of Park Forest is hiring for several full-time positions. Details can be found in the employment section of the Village website, the Manager said. Positions include a Communications Coordinator, a Human Resources Generalist, and an IT Administrator. The Fire[Read More…]
Sergeant Meghan Vold Makes Park Forest History
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Meghan Vold became the first female sergeant in the 72-year history of the Park Forest Police Department when she was sworn in on April 4 by Village Manager Tom Mick. Vold will celebrate her 9-year service anniversary with the Department in June. She has a Bachelor’s Degree[Read More…]
