Please note the update from the PFPD at the end of this story. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police say a resident who lives in the 300 block of Winnebago Street was the victim of an aggravated armed robbery on October 21. Police say the resident told them he arrived at his[Read More…]
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Police: Man Robbed at Gunpoint on Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police say a man was robbed at gunpoint while walking his pit bull dog in the 200 block of Sauk Trail on October 23. Police were dispatched to investigate an armed robbery at approximately 7:45 PM. The victim told them that, at approximately 7:30 PM, he was[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Voices Concern After Deadly Violence in Gaza and Southern Israel
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 October 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed deep concern today at the recent escalation of violence and bloodshed in both southern Israel and the Gaza Strip that has reportedly left around a dozen people dead. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban condemned rocket fire launched from inside[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 31, 2011
Saturday saw the last Farmers Market of the 2011 season. The market returns in six short months of lovely Chicago weather. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-October 31, 2011. If you are new to Park Forest or have never attended the annual Safe Halloween event, take a look at the video below[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Announces Halloween Parade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2011. Hey guys, Halloween parade Monday! Meet at 6pm at Halsted and Belmont, step off at 7pm. Dress up like the 1% (jailed bankers, politicians, etc.) or anything else creative you can think of. Bring signs and banners but remember–positive image of occupy and family friendly, please![Read More…]
Occupy Denver Holds Peace Vigil in Response to Saturday’s Violence
DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2011. The weekly march at Occupy Denver deteriorated into a full-fledged standoff yesterday, resulting in several confrontations between police and protesters. The primary message of the Occupy Wall Street movement has become overshadowed in the past few weeks, as focus has shifted from demands for economic justice to[Read More…]
Public Hearing to be Held November 1 Regarding Proposal to Close Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Tinley Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2011. A public hearing on a proposal to close the Tinley Park Mental Health Center will be held Tuesday, November 1 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Georgios Banquets, Comfort Inn and Conference Centre, 8800 W. 159th Street, Orland Park. The Tinley Park facility is one[Read More…]
Rite Aid Voluntarily Recalls 12 oz. Tins of Rich Fields Butter Cookies
Camp Hill, PA–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2011. Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration, Rite Aid has initiated a voluntary chainwide recall of approximately 85,000 tins of butter cookies distributed by Rite Aid under the Rich Fields brand name because of the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus.[Read More…]
Occupy Oakland: Blockade Port of Oakland During Nov 2 General Strike
DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2011. On Wednesday, November 2nd as part of the Oakland General Strike, we will march on the Port of Oakland and shut it down. We will converge at 5pm at 14th and Broadway and march to the port to shut it down before the 7pm night shift.[Read More…]
Occupy Denver Holds Their Ground
DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2011. At 7:30pm, Denver Riot Police begin to move in and request the remaining protesters clear Civic Center Park. The protesters remind officers that they have until 11pm to be there and hold their ground. Protesters chant a reminder that they are non-violent and request that the DPD[Read More…]
