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Man Charged with Sexual Abuse After Allegedly Fondling a One-year-old Baby

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor sexual abuse after he allegedly fondled a one-year-old baby girl. Police were called to a residence in the first block of Hemlock Street to investigate a report of domestic battery on December 8 at 4:33[Read More…]

Firefighter/Paramedic Krivanec’s mother Denise pins his badge on him.

Park Forest Welcomes New Firefighter

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest welcomed a new firefighter as Shane Krivanec was officially sworn into the Park Forest Fire Department at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Introducing the young man before he was sworn in, Village Manager Tom Mick noted that Firefighter/Paramedic Shane Krivanec was born in Palos[Read More…]

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Tom Mick Reports: Women’s Empowerment Summit, Police Honors, More

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave the following report at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Among the highlights is an upcoming Aspire! 2020 Conference: Women’s Empowerment Summit. Christmas Tree Disposal With the holiday season behind us, residents will soon be looking for ways to dispose of their[Read More…]

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Rockford Man Allegedly Forges Vehicle Sticker with a Marker, Park Forest Police Say: Reports Through December 10, 2019

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through December 10, 2019. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, obstructing identification, and reckless conduct. The reckless conduct charge invited someone allegedly shooting a gun into the air. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers[Read More…]

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Glenwood Man Charged With Felony After Allegedly Buying a Gun in Indiana, Firing it in Park Forest

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police say that Cook County Felony Review approved felony a charge against a Glenwood man who allegedly told them he purchased a gun in Gary, Indiana and fired it in Park Forest. Antonio M.C. Adams Jr., 22, 727 E. Glenwood-Lansing Rd. #1A, Glenwood, was arrested[Read More…]

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At the Library This Week: Sensory Play, Chair Yoga, More for Toddler & Teens & Adults

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Infants, toddlers, teens, and adults: the Park Forest Public Library has something for all ages this week. There’s Sensory Play, Baby Time, Chair Yoga, Teen “Do It Yourself” Day, and more. These events are above and beyond the usual services the library provides. There are technology services, including access[Read More…]

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Cops Charge Possession of Firearm Ammunition without FOID: Reports Through December 4, 2019

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through December 4, 2019. Charges for those arrested include driving under the influence of alcohol, criminal damage to property, and possession of firearm ammunition without a valid FOID. These are also the most-recent reports we have received from Park Forest Police. We[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Kelly Reports: Congresswoman Voted “YES” on Key Trade Deal To Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly reported in a statement joining an “overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives” to approve the revised trade deal, the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). “The Second District is unique; it encompasses urban, suburban and rural communities, including parts of the nation’s 3rd largest city[Read More…]

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