Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Western Avenue crash resulted in one man facing a DUI charge. Police report that a man was arrested and charged with a DUI following a crash on Western Avenue. According to police, a traffic crash on Western Avenue on Tuesday, June 6, at about 5:30 p.m. resulted[Read More…]
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Police Investigating Somonauk Park Shooting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred at Somonauk Park on Monday, June 12, 2017, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Police said in a statement published on Facebook that the preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between two groups. “While[Read More…]
University Park Rescue: Fire Department Report for June 4 – 10
From the Park Forest Fire Department via Facebook Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department rescued a victim through a bedroom window at a University Park structure fire. There were 72 responses by the PFFD from June 4-10: fire/service numbered 16, EMS numbered 56. Response Activity – University Park[Read More…]
DUI, More: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports June 13, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: A DUI is among charges some faced last week. 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 than is reported by[Read More…]
District 163 Cites Students At Special Awards Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Heights School District 163 students were recognized at the conclusion of the school year for their academic achievements and talents during the District’s Special Awards ceremony. The categories and the students included: Straight A’s Morgan Bean Noah Burks Andrew Coleman Michelle Espejo Heaven Jones Jeirmyri Liddell[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Graduates 206 Students
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights, Illinois graduated 206 students on May 22 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Students from the class of 2017 will attend 102 colleges across 23 states and the District of Columbia in the fall. The Marian Catholic class of 2017 as a[Read More…]
African American Fathers Take Center Stage at Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Forum
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2017. In honor of Fathers’ Day, Congresswoman Robin Kelly convened a Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Forum to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of African American fathers to the successful development of their daughters. The event was held at the YMCA on Chicago South Side.[Read More…]
Recent Presidential Election Could Have Negative Impact on Health
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Stress, increased risk for disease, babies born too early, and premature death are among the negative health impacts that could occur in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, according to a new article from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Massachusetts[Read More…]
Local Leaders Express Strong Support for South Suburban Airport
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, joined by 30 other elected leaders, wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner expressing their “collective support for construction of the South Suburban Airport” in Peotone. The leaders called the project “an incubator of innovation and generator of growth for our nation.” “For decades,[Read More…]
Mother and Son Graduate Together at South Suburban College High School Equivalency Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2017. Like all spring High School Equivalency graduations at South Suburban College, this year’s ceremony marked the culminating event of an amazing educational journey. Clad in the traditional light blue caps and gowns and marching to Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, the graduates were led[Read More…]
