The Park Forest Police Station on a slightly warmer day. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports[Read More…]
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Firefighter/Paramedic William Toberman Jr. Named 2010 Park Forest Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter/Paramedic William Toberman, Jr., (right) and Fire Chief Robert Wilcox salute each other. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Firefighter/Paramedic William Toberman, Jr., was named Park Forest Firefighter of the Year in a ceremony recently at Village Hall. Toberman has been a career member of the Park Forest Fire Department[Read More…]
The E*Trade Baby Cheats On His Girlfriend (Video)
The E*Trade baby cheats on his girlfriend. Whatever. Enjoy. Yup, they’re getting free advertising out of this.
How the Letterman-Winfrey-Leno Super Bowl Commercial Came to Be (Includes Video)
From the New York Times: Jay and Dave together? Could it be true? It is, and there they were, Jay Leno and David Letterman sitting on a couch – with Oprah Winfrey between them – upstairs at the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Mr. Letterman tapes his show. The spot was[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 8, 2010
Renovations continue at the Park Forest Public Library. (Photo: pfpl.org) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2010. Forecasts are calling for up to 10 inches of snow over a 24 hour period throughout the Chicagoland area, including Cook and Will counties, beginning Monday night.. For Park Forest, the forecast right now is[Read More…]
Scott Lee Cohen Drops Out of Lt. Gov. Race
From the Chicago Tribune: Scott Lee Cohen, the pawnbroker whose surprise victory in last week’s Democratic lieutenant governor primary was followed by scandalous revelations about him, quit the race tonight at the urging of party leaders. Cohen made the tearful announcement at the Hop Haus tavern on the Far North Side. "For[Read More…]
10 Inches of Snow Expected Late Monday
From the Chicago Tribune: A winter storm watch has been issued for late Monday when up to 10 inches of snow are expected to begin blanketing the area, officials from the National Weather Service said today. The snow may cover the area over a 24-hour period beginning late Monday, according[Read More…]
Downstate Cops Post ‘Drug House’ Signs
Belleville, IL–(ENEWSPF)–he Belleville Police Department has a new tactic in fighting the drug trade in the city — signs pointing out to the public houses and apartments where police say drugs are sold. A sign placed outside an apartment building earlier in the week said in bold, red letters: “Warning![Read More…]
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Alleged Drug-Fueled Fatal Hit-And-Run
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man who prosecutors say was driving in a drug-fueled haze pleaded not guilty Friday to striking and killing a 48-year-old Rogers Park woman and severely injuring her son in late December. Ralph Eubanks of the 1400 block of North Sedgwick was indicted Jan. 19 on one count[Read More…]
Who Ran Alaska? Sarah Palin, the Gift that Keeps on Giving (If You’re a Dem)
Commentary Sarah Palin: The gift that keeps on giving. From the Chicago Sun-Times: E-mails shed new light on Todd Palin’s role while his wife was Alaska’s governor, showing that the one-time oil field worker’s advice was sought on board appointments and suggesting he was close to matters related to state[Read More…]
