Results will help shape funding priorities to address the community’s service needs across Illinois Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is conducting a survey to gather information on harm and help-seeking experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living in Illinois. Research indicates LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of crime—specifically[Read More…]
Latest News
Zimmerman Law Offices PC Announce the Filing of a New Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of All Residents of the Village of University Park, Illinois
Chicago, IL-(BUSINESS WIRE)-(ENEWSPF)-According to a class action filed today, September 4, 2019, by Zimmerman Law Offices PC, Aqua Illinois, Inc. (Aqua) contaminated the residential water of thousands of residents of the Village of University Park, Illinois with lead resulting in a “do not consume” notice that warned all Village residents[Read More…]
The Rich East Crisis Has Come: Call Now, Show Up, to Save Park Forest’s Iconic Learning Establishment
This article is un-metered, no subscription required. Please share freely. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East crisis has arrived. Mayor Jon Vanderbilt, an alumnus of Rich East High School, met this week with Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227. According to Mayor Vanderbilt, Dr. Thomas[Read More…]
Officers Sworn In, PFFD Award Funds to Assist Aspiring Firefighters
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- At Tuesday’s meeting of the Village Board, Police Officers Kristopher Dlugopolski and Luis Ibarra took the Oath of Office. Firefighters also presented a fundraising check to the Village to assist three Rich East High School graduates to afford books and educational materials as they advance their dream[Read More…]
Safe Stolen from Home; Handgun, Cash, from Car
The Burglary Dispatch from August 14 – August 20, 2019 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A safe was reported stolen from a home. In a separate incident, a 9mm Beretta PX4 Strom handgun and $1900 cash are among items reported stolen from a vehicle that was likely left unlocked, according to the[Read More…]
CORRECTION: Underground Railroad Tour Thursday, September 19
Corrected Press Release Sent Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Olympia Fields Park District announces an Underground Railroad Tour scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note: This is a different date from the release sent by the Olympia Fields Park District[Read More…]
Park Forest Firefighter Paramedic New Hire Recruitment 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department is conducting a new hire recruitment for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic salary is $63,506, according to the Village of Park Forest. Applications are evaluated by the Village’s volunteer Police and Fire Commission, which also conducts interviews. Park Forest has[Read More…]
Park Forest Announces Police New Hire Recruitment 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest Thursday announced new hire recruitment for the Police Department. This is the beginning of a hiring process where applicants will be evaluated and pooled for future hiring. Applications are evaluated by the Village’s volunteer Police and Fire Commission, which also conducts interviews.[Read More…]
Second Marian Catholic Student Achieves Top ACT Score
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Erik Curtis, son of Gary and Mary Eileen Curtis of St. John, Indiana, and a senior at Marian Catholic High School earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Erik is the second member of Marian Catholic’s class of 2020 to earn the top ACT score.[Read More…]
RTA Board Approves Projects to Benefit Seniors and People with Disabilities
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors has approved funding for eleven projects through the federally-funded Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. The RTA will administer a total of $16,518,695, which includes $9,111,584 in federal funds and $7,407,111 in local matches provided by project[Read More…]
