The Park Forest Police Station. (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 than is reported by other local[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police quickly apprehended five men in the early morning of Sunday, April 26, following reports of subjects shooting paitballs and BBs at automobiles parked on Elm Street. Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Elm Street at 12:10 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered eight vehicles that[Read More…]

A tornado ripped through the Richton Square Apartments last June. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Tornado season is upon us. Although tornados can occur at any time of the year, they are most predominant in the Midwest from March through June. One of the most important things to know[Read More…]

Alia Davis, right, of Quality Classic Fitness Center, welcomes Dave Smith, owner of Orchard Fresh Market at the store’s Grand Opening Saturday. Click here for more pictures from the Grand Opening. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Orchard Fresh Market Grand Opening Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, church, organization or[Read More…]

Note: eNews Park Forest is changing its look tonight. ENEWSPF will remain online as we adjust the template. Our new, fresh look will allow us to bring the news even more clearly to Park Forest and beyond. In and Around Park Forest – Week of May 4, 2009 Alia Davis,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has a story to tell. Actually, he has several. Giannoulias will deliver the keynote address at the Prairie State College (PSC) 50th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. His address will include the life stories of several PSC students. Students Favian[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Summer is a perfect time for students to get ahead in their college career at Prairie State College (PSC). Students can take courses to earn an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year university or earn a degree or certificate to begin a career immediately. Registration is[Read More…]

Thanks from Trustee McCray My fellow citizens, friends, and neighbors: I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all. I have not had adequate time to sit a minute and think about how to express my complete satisfaction with living in Park Forest. One has but only to spend time[Read More…]

Rich Township, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Township High School District 227 is conducting a community survey to solicit feedback for its strategic plan. The survey is being conducted online now through May 22, and is open to all community members who reside within the boundaries of District 227 who DO NOT have[Read More…]

PLEASE JOIN US The Northeastern Illinois Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action invite you to a forum on the EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT (EFCA) 7-9 P.M., THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 RINGERING ROOM, PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY 400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, PARK FOREST