Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you ready to rock and roll? It’s happening soon, live, in Park Forest. You won’t want to miss it. On Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will present Lean on Me: The Brotherhood of Rock and Roll starring Michael Ingersoll & Christopher[Read More…]
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To The Editor: Experience counts. But Ideas Matter.
(ENEWSPF)- My name is Lane Cameron. I’m 62 years old and a life long resident of Park Forest. I have met and spoken with Mae Brandon. She is a good and wonderful person. I believe she loves Park Forest as much as I do and has the best interest of[Read More…]
Vote Like They’re Trying to Take Over Your Town, Park Forest, Because They Are
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has learned that it was no accident that the Rich Township Democratic Organization (RTDO) — for the first time ever — endorsed candidates in this year’s Consolidated Election. According to several sources, Rich Township Committeeman Calvin Jordan first approached Park Forest Trustee Tiffani Graham,[Read More…]
Disturbing Events in Park Forest Mayoral Race
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There have been some disturbing events in the race for Park Forest Mayor. These should not go unnoticed by the voters. On one level, the campaign has taken a direction inappropriate and foreign to Park Forest’s tradition of nonpartisan local government. On another level, one candidate has[Read More…]
Hula Hoop Fitness and More This Week at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness this Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up[Read More…]
Baez Powers Cubs to 12-4 Victory over Texas in Season Opener
By Steven S. Garcia Arlington, TX-(ENEWSPF)- Not too many people would call a 95-win season a disappointment. But, after falling shy of a third consecutive NL Central Division title last season after losses against the Milwaukee Brewers in the one-game playoff and in the wild card game vs. the Colorado[Read More…]
Arrest Made in Las Vegas in Connection with Murder of Tyreke Jenkins
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police confirm there has been an arrest in the murder of Tyreke Jenkins. The Park Forest teenager was found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on Monday, February 18, 2019, just after noon. He was fatally shot in the back[Read More…]
Endorsement: Mae Brandon for Mayor of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This election season is near an end, and soon, the residents of Park Forest, Illinois, will welcome their first new mayor in a score of years. Six, then three, then four, and finally five took the initiative and put themselves on the line as candidates. One has[Read More…]
With SD 227 Agreement, Village Looks to Extend Downtown TIF 12 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest took action Monday to extend the Downtown TIF for 12 years beyond that TIF’s already-set November 10, 2020 expiration. The extension would go into effect following a tentative staff-level agreement between School District 227 and the Village of Park Forest wherein the[Read More…]
Alderman Cochran Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge for Using Charitable Funds to Pay Personal Expense
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- City of Chicago Alderman WILLIE B. COCHRAN pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal fraud charge for pocketing money from a charitable fund intended to help families and children in his South Side ward. Cochran, 66, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. The conviction is[Read More…]
