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…]
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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…]
After Renovation, Park Forest Family Dollar Announces Grand Re-Opening
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The company reportedly mulled closing its busy Park Forest location. Instead, they renovated, and they’re staying open with a fresh new interior and added inventory. Tuesday, Family Dollar announced the Grand Re-Opening of the anchor store at Orchard Park Plaza. The store was refurbished, scrubbed from top[Read More…]
Ligonier, Indiana Man Sentenced To 87 Months In Prison
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Phillip Yoder, age 41, of Ligonier, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio on his guilty pleas to wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, and bankruptcy fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Yoder was sentenced to serve 87 months each on the mail[Read More…]
Matteson District 162’s Summer School Stresses Exploration, Problem-Solving, and Fun
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The “halls” at Sauk School are alive with music… and dance, and band and science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The students are in summer school. And they like it. It’s summertime and more than 400 students, from kindergarten to seventh grade, are enrolled in Matteson[Read More…]
Two Chicago Teenagers Arrested on Federal Robbery Charges in Connection with Near North Side Restaurant Heist
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has charged two Chicago teenagers with robbing a Near North Side sandwich shop earlier this week. Law enforcement is also investigating whether the pair committed other robberies this month in the city’s downtown Loop neighborhood. BRANTEZ EVANS, 18, and LAMARR BROWN, 19,[Read More…]
