CodeRED Calls Going Out Now Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The boil order in Park Forest has been lifted. David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator for the Village of Park Forest, said in an email, “Just got word from the IEPA we can lift the order.” Official word is now on the[Read More…]
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Source: Last 2 Samples of Park Forest Water Test Clean. Residents Had Many Questions Saturday.
Boil Order Remains in Effect Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may be able to use Park Forest water freely again beginning Monday. A source close to the Village of Park Forest tells eNews Park Forest that the last two water samples sent out to be analyzed came back negative for any[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Tests Positive for Two Types of Bacteria. Here’s What’s Next.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest enacted a village-wide boil order after monthly routine sampling tested positive for two types of bacteria: E. coli and total coliform. Both Jason Miller, Director of Communications, and David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator, responded to inquiries from eNews Park Forest. According[Read More…]
Park Forest Enacts Village-wide Water Boil Order
Updated July 5, 2019, 4:03 p.m. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has enacted a village-wide water boil order effective immediately. Reverse 911 calls are going out now to all registered for the notifications. Didn’t get the call or email? Sign up for CODE RED here. Residents are[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck on Her ESPY Nomination: Faith First
Vote for Sr. Mary Jo here: Best Viral Moment. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since her pitch seen ’round the world last August, Marian Catholic’s Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck has been busy — besides her usual “classroom busy.” Her curveball opening pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field happened on a Saturday. Two days[Read More…]
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Evanston Man on Robbery and Gun Charges
In Connection with North Suburban Gas Station Heists Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an Evanston man on robbery and firearm charges in connection with three violent gas station heists in the north suburbs. MARIO BANKS JR., 24, is charged with three counts of robbery and three[Read More…]
Brush Up on America Today with the Declaration of Independence
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today is about a document, a statement, words that set forth principles and ideas that many fought for, many died for. At times we lived up to these ideals. At other times, we fell pitifully short. Where would you put us today? Have you read the Declaration[Read More…]
4th of July 2019 Events and Weather in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fourth of July in Park Forest includes a parade, a free concert in the DownTown, and, of course, fireworks. The celebration for July 4th begins at 6 p.m. with a parade stepping off from the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The parade will proceed north[Read More…]
Police Share Photos of Alleged Burglary Suspect
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The news came from Park Forest Police of an alleged burglary suspect who “stole from the elderly,” according to police. “Officer Justin Malachowski is eager to speak with the pictured individual regarding a burglary that occurred to a vehicle at a local senior citizen assisted living facility,”[Read More…]
Vaughn Studer, Son of Park Forest Police Detective, Heading for US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police announced Tuesday that Vaughn Studer, the son of Detective Sergeant Darin Studer, was accepted into the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. “Aside from announcing the birth of a baby, it’s a rare thing for us to share about one of our officer’s children,”[Read More…]
