NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in[Read More…]
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Merrillville Man Sentenced To 78 Months in Prison: Possession and Receipt of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Stacy Newlin, 57 years old, of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced by District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after he pled guilty to possession and receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Judge Simon sentenced Newlin to 78 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release[Read More…]
Three Charged in Criminal Complaint with Kidnapping
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jaron Johnson, 22, Jarod Johnson, 20, and Patricia Carrington, 46, all of Gary, Indiana, were charged in a criminal complaint with kidnapping, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. The criminal complaint alleges that on April 14, 2019, the defendants forced the victim in this case into a car, bound and[Read More…]
Officer Draws Weapon During Traffic Stop: Police Reports Through March 4, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 4, 2019. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was suspended, felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the “failing to yield to an emergency vehicle” involved[Read More…]
State Fines Rich Township Democratic Organization $20,000
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township Democratic Organization has been fined $20,000 by the Illinois State Board of Elections because the organization has not filed a quarterly report with the State Board of Elections since October 16, 2017. The organization has ignored all attempts to contact them regarding the missed[Read More…]
Park Forest Election Results Official, Applicants Sought for Trustee Vacancy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest officially has new elected leaders set to be sworn into their posts with the sunset of the current board in May. Election results are now official. Voting results from the April 4 election became official Tuesday with current Park Forest trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt defeating current[Read More…]
Vanderbilt is Mayor-Elect by a Nose. How Did He Finance His Campaign?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook and Will Counties certified the April 2, 2019, Consolidated Election Tuesday and Trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt edged Trustee Mae Brandon to become Park Forest’s mayor-elect. How did the Mayor-elect finance his campaign? According to his first quarterly report filed electronically with the state of Illinois on April[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get down and dirty and help care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, this small prairie that was nurtured by the late Jim Marzuki needs your help with weeding, pulling tall goldenrod, and trimming out woody plants. The first Prairie Sampler Workday[Read More…]
Trees For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What kinds of trees are in Thorn Creek Woods? Where do different types grow in the woods? How do trees grow? Join us to find out Saturday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m., and make a tree banner to take home. This is a Partnership for Programming event[Read More…]
Marian Grad Sworn In as Police Officer
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Marian Catholic graduate is the newest member of the Park Forest Police Department. Officer Regis Bowers was sworn in at the April 15, 2019 meeting of the Village Board. A life-long resident of Hazel Crest, Illinois, Officer Bowers attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where he[Read More…]
