Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It hasn’t happened in more than a quarter-century. Park Forest is poised to pass its first tax levy reduction in 26 years. The 0.3% tax levy decrease might not seem like much, but it is a tax decrease. It’s not a tax increase. The recommendation for the[Read More…]
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The Park Forest Burglary Dispatch Through November 19, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This Park Forest burglary dispatch includes all reports through November 19, 2018, which also happens to be the date of the last burglary reported during that time period. We remind readers that “burglary season” is upon us. With packages arriving on doorsteps and others left in living[Read More…]
Severe Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning for Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get your snow shovels ready and find your gloves. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Park Forest in effect from Sunday, 10:00 AM CST until Monday, 4:00 AM CST. The severe weather alert is for northern Illinois. The weather may not be as[Read More…]
The Park Forest Burglary News Through October 22, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to burglary season, that time of the year when many prepare for the holidays buying gifts. There are those who keep watch, looking in windows for wrapped and unwrapped gifts in living rooms and dining rooms, waiting for the opportunity to break in and relieve people[Read More…]
Domestic Battery, Public Exposure: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through November 19, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports represent incidents through November 19, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include instances of domestic battery and one of public exposure. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to get the whole story,[Read More…]
Mayor Named Chair of MMC Board
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest has been elected to serve as chairperson for the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC). The decision was made by members of the MMC Executive Board at its November 19 meeting. Mayor Ostenburg will serve in the post through the remainder of[Read More…]
Search Warrant, Sobbing DUI: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through November 12, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports represent incidents through November 12, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include a DUI, retail theft. There is also a report of an execution of a search warrant. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers[Read More…]
SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If we go strictly on how much Dr. Joyce Carmine takes home annually from Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163, then we must conclude she is the richest superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Carmine’s salary, approved in January, is $120,000. To keep her pension, however, she can only work[Read More…]
A Park Forest Thanksgiving Proclamation Worth Reading
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg read a Thanksgiving proclamation at Monday’s board meeting that caught my attention. This was not your “normal” proclamation, whatever that means. Frankly, I’ve heard most of them, and their language has changed very little through the years. Whether for a holiday or a special[Read More…]
Jason Hodges Signs with University of Arkansas Baseball at Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Hodges of Park Forest, cousin of former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Arkansas last Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Hodges was also one of 10 players who received a World Series ring from the Chicago White[Read More…]
