Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr praised the decision of Circuit Court Judge Patrick T. Stanton that “Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Timothy Bradford’s unexpired term will be filled by the winner of the November election for his seat, and not by a political appointee.” The decision leaves the[Read More…]
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Spring 2019 Semester Registration to Open at Prairie State
Find What Fits at Prairie State College this Spring Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Open registration for the spring 2019 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) begins Monday, Oct. 29. The school offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs to help start students on the path to success. During open[Read More…]
Feds: Cell Phone Store Robbers Convicted in Federal Court
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced Monday a jury in federal court has found two Indianapolis men guilty for their role in a string of cell phone store robberies. The cell phone store robbers, Kashawn Morrow, 28, and Christopher Davis, 24, were found guilty on three counts[Read More…]
The Manager Reports: Haunted House, Halloween, Financial Update, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave a report at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board outlining upcoming events and observations in town. There will be a Haunted House in addition to other Halloween activities. The Halloween events begin this weekend with a Family Fun Fest. And there’s more.[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to 12+ Years for Armed Robbery of Cell Phone Store
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man, McKINLEY HOARDE, III, 23, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to a total of 150 months in federal prison for the robbery of the U.S. Cellular store, 6430 E. State St., in Rockford, on June 1, 2016, and using a firearm during[Read More…]
Early Voting for Gubernatorial Election Begins Today
Related: Early Voting for Cook County begins Oct. 22 in Park Forest. For Will County? It’s a bit more complicated. Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Early Voting for the November 6 Gubernatorial Election began on Monday, with the Cook County Clerk’s office and the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners kicking it off at[Read More…]
Park Forest Veterans Day Celebration to Recognize Local Heroes
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Veterans Commission will present a special program at Freedom Hall in recognition of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 10. The program, which begins at noon, will include static displays of military vehicles provided by the Veterans Garage, spanning various combat eras. The 144th Army Band is[Read More…]
Village to Consider Ordinance Requiring Debt Recovery Fees Paid by Person Responsible
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board will consider an ordinance at Monday’s meeting to make sure that debt recovery fees are paid by the person responsible for a fine. According to the board agenda item, the Police Department was notified by the Office of the Illinois State Comptroller of required[Read More…]
Voting for Judges in Cook County: Who to Retain, Who to Drop in 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased again to share information regarding judges running for office and judicial retention. Members of the public have told us they feel least informed when it comes to voting to retain or not retain judges. Toward that, we offer this 2018 guide for[Read More…]
Gun Alleged in Aggravated Assault: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports through October 1, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports through October 1, 2018. Charges for those arrested in this time period include aggravated assault involving a gun, domestic battery, DUI, and theft of labor or service. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we[Read More…]
