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…]
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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…]
COVID-19: Cook County Waives Late Fees for Property Taxes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday plans to waive late fees on property tax payments. “These are incredibly difficult times for our residents and this measure creates much-needed breathing room for Cook County property owners,” Preckwinkle said. “With residents and businesses facing so many challenges and[Read More…]
PFPD: Woman Bares Breasts to Neighbor – Reports Through April 14, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through April 14, 2020. Charges for those arrested include disorderly conduct, violation of an order of protection, and domestic battery. In one incident, a woman allegedly bared her breasts to a neighbor during in what police call a “neighborhood problem.” Please note[Read More…]
Roommates Charged: Illegally Possessing Handguns in Downtown Oak Park Apartment, Trafficking Cocaine
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury has indicted two roommates for allegedly trafficking cocaine and illegally possessing handguns in their apartment in downtown Oak Park. An indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges ISAIAH INGRAM, 30, and KEVIN HAGER, 34, with drug conspiracy and possession of firearms in[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Lonnie J. Gardner, Jr. 32 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to Hobbs Act robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Gardner was sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.[Read More…]
