Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several deadlines extended in recent months due to the coronavirus pandemic are now approaching. Read more about each below. Vehicle stickers and animal licenses due June 30 The 2020-21 Park Forest vehicle sticker must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered in the Village of[Read More…]
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South Suburban Youth Program in Park Forest Awarded $10,000 Grant
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Word Worship Center (TWWC), located in Park Forest, Illinois, has won a $10,000 grant award from the Community Renewal Foundation’s Don Benedict Fund, to implement its Youth Empowerment Skills (YES!) Program. The YES! Program is a 5-part series of workshops aimed at providing kids (ages 8[Read More…]
Solarize Chicagoland Program Returns for Second Year
After exceeding last year’s goals with more than 120 properties committed to installing solar, the Solarize Chicagoland program kicks off this week for residents in Cook County. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second year in a row, Cook County is co-sponsoring Solarize Chicagoland, a program aimed at making solar more affordable[Read More…]
This Week in Cubs and White Sox News: Draft Coverage
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After completing the first round of the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft on Wednesday, the Cubs and Sox completed rounds two through five on Thursday in Secaucus, New Jersey. The White Sox used all of their overall picks on pitching. Most notably, with the 47th[Read More…]
Cubs and Sox Make Their First Selections in MLB Amateur Draft
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As we inch a little closer to a possible baseball season, the MLB Amateur Draft kicked off on Wednesday with the first round held in Secaucus, New Jersey. With the 11th overall pick, the White Sox selected left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet out of the[Read More…]
Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E.coli O157:H7 Contamination
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. This is a Class I recall, a health hazard situation where there is[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Summer Lunch Program
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, and Country House Restaurant will participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) beginning Monday, June 15, 2020. Free meals, which meet SFSP federal guidelines will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to[Read More…]
Domestics and Trespassing: Police Reports Through May 19, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These reports include incidents through May 19, 2020. They include an incident involving a charge of trespassing and other incidents involving charges of domestic battery. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.” We are not asserting[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through May 12, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include incidents through May 12, 2020. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. 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[Read More…]
HOME SAFE – Silver Alert: Have You Seen William H. Foster?
UPDATE FROM THE PFPD:Mr. Foster was located in good health in Matteson and has safely been returned home. Thank you for your help. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man last seen around 5:15 PM leaving CVS Pharmacy, 1 Main Street. 77-year-old[Read More…]
