University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- University Park Generating (UPG) facilities recently donated $54,000 to the Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University to improve indoor and outdoor playgrounds and the bicycle track around the center. UPG leaders, already committed to the community, were seeking a greater presence, said Carol Morrison, FDC Executive Director. FDC’s[Read More…]
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Now Come the Objectors to Park Forest Mayoral Candidates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has procured and reviewed the specific objections filed against three of the Park Forest mayoral candidates. The objectors, Jonathan H. Newman, and Christine Dupee, have filed objections to the nomination papers of Emma J. Cox, Sean P. Hightower, and Renee Hawthorne. The cases will[Read More…]
Electoral Board Hearing Wednesday to Consider Objections to 3 Park Forest Mayoral Nomination Papers
Successful Objections Would Reduce Number on Ballot from 6 to 3 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A hearing of the Municipal Officers Electoral Board for the Village of Park Forest is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Village Hall regarding Objections to the Nomination Papers of Candidates for[Read More…]
Great Music of the 20th Century at the Park Forest Library: Free Course Premiers Plus More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library premiers a course series this week: Great Music of the 20th Century. Beginning January 4 and concluding April 12, 2019, adults will have the opportunity to explore the musical “isms” of the 20th century, to immerse themselves in virtually every aspect of[Read More…]
School District 163 Attorney Sends Bizarre Letter to eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The administration at Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 was evidently not happy with a report published by eNews Park Forest on November 21 (SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois). The displeasure of the district was apparently so acute that, nearly a month later,[Read More…]
Chicago Heights Man Stares Down Barrel of Drawn Gun After Allegedly Running from Police
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago Heights man found himself staring down the barrel of an officer’s drawn gun after he allegedly ran from police and reached toward his belt a week ago Sunday. It was the judgment of the armed officer that led to an arrest with no shots fired.[Read More…]
And So This Is Christmas
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In whatever way you might celebrate at this time of the year, we wish you Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters. A belated Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish brothers and sisters. For African Americans and those in the African diaspora who will observe[Read More…]
Police: High-speed Chase on Sauk Trail Exceeds 90 MPH; Driver Charged
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A high-speed chase on Sauk Trail ended with the arrest of a Blue Island man after he allegedly drove over 90 MPH on Sauk Trail, according to police. The early-morning chase began on Sunday, December 16, and lasted just over a mile. The speeds at which the[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
9 Charged in Chicago in International Investigation Targeting “Romance Scams,” “Mystery Shopper” Schemes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seven Chicago-area residents are among nine individuals arrested in the United States and Nigeria as part of an international investigation into online “romance scams” and “mystery shopper” schemes. During the Chicago-based investigation, dubbed “Operation Gold Phish,” law enforcement identified a variety of cyber-enabled fraud schemes allegedly carried out[Read More…]
