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Park Forest Welcomes Officer Jessica Rodriguez to Its Force
The Park Forest Police Department swore in its newest officer, Jessica Rodriguez, at the Monday, Feb. 24 board meeting at Village Hall.
“I’ll Kill You,” Alleged Offender Tells Victim: Police Reports
An alleged offender reportedly told a victim, “I’ll kill you,” as he held a gun to her head, according to one report.
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Black Millennial Renaissance Launches 2025 Justice & Equity Fellowship
Join the Black Millennial network in the 2025 Justice & Equity Fellowship for hands-on experience in advocacy and policy.
Non-Partisan Committee to Host Candidate Forum
Join the non-partisan committee for a forum on local candidates in Park Forest. Learn about the village trustee and library board.
Marist Seniors on Track to Become Certified EMTs
Four Marist High School seniors are on their way to becoming certified EMTs after graduating from the Chicago Ambulance Alliance program.
Police Announce 2024 Officer of the Year, Civilian Employee of the Year Awards
Brittani Barnett is the Park Forest Police Civilian Employee of the Year. The Officer of the Year is Det. Luis Ibarra.
Alleged Choking Leads to Aggravated Domestic Battery Charge: Police
The alleged choking of a woman leads to a charge of aggravated domestic battery for a Park Forest man, police said.
Committee advances bill to ban vehicle searches based on smell of cannabis
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois February 18, 2025 An Illinois Senate committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would strictly limit police’s ability to search a vehicle after smelling cannabis. The Senate Criminal Law Committee voted 7-3 to advance Senate Bill 42, which would eliminate the requirement that cannabis[Read More…]
