Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Make sure your sump pumps are working. Thunderstorms were already in the forecast already for Park Forest and surrounding areas Saturday, but the National Weather Service took that up a few notches, adding a tornado watch until 8:00 PM tonight. Until then, we can see severe thunderstorms[Read More…]
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COVID-19: Park Forest Has 432 Cases, Chicago Heights 441
Chicago Heights Has Surpassed Park Forest with the Highest Number of Cases in the Immediate Region Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest now has 432 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That figure includes the 204 at Ludeman Center. Chicago Heights has now surpassed Park Forest with 441 cases but with[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports Through May 5, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests from April 28 through May 5, 2020. There were two incidents during this week and both involved charges of domestic battery. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to get the whole story, every day. eNews Park[Read More…]
U.P. Man Charged with Felony Fleeing After Car Chase
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A University Park man is facing multiple charges including a felony aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer charge after an officer pursued a vehicle suspected of being involved in a car accident. Jalen J.W. Hutton, 22, 1092 Amhurst Lane, University Park, was arrested on April 25[Read More…]
COVID-19: Fall Classes to be held Online at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Prairie State College (PSC) administration has announced that the college will continue to operate virtually through the remainder of the year, and all fall classes will be held online except for Career and Technical Education certain labs. This decision was made as[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through April 21, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These reports from the Park Forest Police Department include an incident where a Florida man was charged with domestic battery and a Park Forest woman was charged with criminal damage to property. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Officer Continues to Recover at Home
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police Chief Christopher Mannino tells eNews Park Forest the officer who contracted COVID-19 is still the only officer who suffered the virus. The officer did not require hospitalization. “The officer continues to recover at home and is doing well and is in good spirits,” Chief Mannino said.[Read More…]
COVID-19: South Suburban Testing Sites – Latest List
This is provided free, no subscription required, as part of our public service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a revised list of testing sites in the south and southwest suburbs for COVID-19. This is the latest list available from the state of Illinois. We also[Read More…]
COVID-19 Cases at Ludeman Center Rise as Some Tested Twice, Residents and Staff
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- According to the state of Illinois, Ludeman Center in Park Forest now has 202 residents who tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 113 staff members at Ludeman have tested positive, up from 72 when we tallied last. However, of these, 58 have recovered and returned to[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Inducted into National Honor Societies
Chicago Heights, IL- Marian Catholic High School celebrated 131 juniors and seniors at a special virtual honor society induction ceremony Thursday evening, May 14. Students earned recognition for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, world languages, and mathematics with election into the National Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society,[Read More…]
