Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These reports include incidences through primarily from July 8 through July 14, 2020, with some incidences from prior weeks for which we ask for clarification. As always, the Park Forest Police Department is more than accommodating with information. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police”[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports from July 1 through July 7, 2020
Park Forest, IL (ENEWSPF) – These police reports include arrests through July 7, 2020, and list charges for domestic battery and assault. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.” We are not asserting in any way that those arrested[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for June 24 – June 30, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through June 30, 2020. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was revoked and felony possession of a controlled substance. A teen was issued citations but not arrested. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and[Read More…]
Rich Township High School to Begin School Year Virtually
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227, announced this week that Rich Township High School will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually. In a letter to Rich Township families, Dr. Thomas said, “With health and safety remaining our top priority, Rich Township High School[Read More…]
14 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 14 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Fourteen counties[Read More…]
Tracking COVID-19: Cases Rise Moderately in Park Forest Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s been almost a month since we last tracked SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) cases in Park Forest and 29 other towns in our region. Since then, July 20, 2020, the number of deaths has increased by 20 from 480 to 500. Park Forest’s total casualties remain at 21. The[Read More…]
Monday’s Derecho Packed a Park Forest Tornado
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago announced Wednesday that the derecho thunderstorm that struck Park Forest Monday afternoon brought with it an EF-0 tornado. The twister, which touched down at 3:37 PM just south of Steger Road east of Central Park Avenue, spun with winds up to[Read More…]
Park Forest Cleans Up After Monster Derecho
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Better than 24 hours after severe storms in the form of a massive derecho swept through the area more than 1,100 residents in the Park Forest area remain without power. ComEd crews continue to work on downed power lines in effort to restore service to area residents.[Read More…]
Presenting the Rich East High School Class of 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School held honored the class of 2020 with its Sixty-Seventh and final Commencement ceremonies in May. The ceremony began with “Pomp and Circumstance,” played by the Rich Township High School District #227 Band lead by Mr. Peter Pisello. Foreshadowing the merger of the district[Read More…]
High Winds Topple Trees, Spray Branches Through Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Concentrated gusts of at least 60 MPH swept through Park Forest Monday afternoon toppling trees and spraying branches, some very large, throughout the Village. Two-thirds of a thick maple tree on Ash Street split at the trunk, one hefty series of branches falling on the roof of[Read More…]
