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Errata

eNews Park Forest published the following Errata, beginning with the most recent: The July 12, 2009 article, Driver in Serious Condition After Train Strikes Car at Western Ave. was originally titled, Driver Escapes Without Major Injuries After Train Strikes Car at Western Ave. The title was originally based on police at[Read More…]

On The Agenda in Park Forest, SD 162, and PSC 515

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Village Board will meet in Executive Session this evening at 8:00 p.m. for personnel reasons in accordance with Section 2(c)(1) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, "Employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance." Both Prairie State College District 515 and School District 162 will[Read More…]

On Its Birthday, Every Day, First Amendment Matters

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As 2007 draws to a close, the meaning and application of a 216-year-old amendment to the U.S. Constitution protecting our basic liberties are issues as contentious as ever. From presidential politics to local classrooms to our[Read More…]

Police Report – December 17, 2007

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[Read More…]

70-Year-Old Woman Accosted On Birch

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A young man allegedly pushed and shoved a 70-year-old woman on Birch Street Friday while demanding money from her. While the woman was returning from a friend’s home, a subject allegedly approached her and stated repeatedly, "You got any money?", "C’mon, where’s your purse?", while grabbing at[Read More…]

BMW Driver Shoots At Fleeing Car

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A driver pursuing a car on Sauk Trail last Friday allegedly shot a gun at the vehicle he was chasing. While no one was injured, a bullet pierced a door of the victim’s car. Police were dispatched to the Executive Car Wash parking lot in reference to[Read More…]

Marian Honors November Students of Month

Lindsey Todd, Matt Moore and Tiffany Lotton show the Roaring 20s history as part of the Gatsby Museum in Ms. Lisa Kowynia’s English classes. (Photo: MCHS) Chicago Heights , IL—(ENEWSPF)— Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for November. Following is a listing by department: Leadership[Read More…]

Chris Apt Awarded Firefighter of the Year

Chief Wilcox congratulates Christopher Apt, Park Forest Fire Department’s Fireman of the Year. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Christopher Apt, a 19 year member of the Park Forest Fire Department, was awarded Firefighter of the Year Monday during the Department’s Award Ceremony at Village Hall. Four individuals were selected by[Read More…]

Another Body Blow to American Art Education

Summit NJ (PRWEB) December 10, 2007 — The National Education Budget proposes another cut in art education, this time for $35.6 million. The sad fact is that many schools have already eliminated art education. According to a university study released this month, "Budget makers and politicians see math and reading[Read More…]

To Advance Religious Freedom, Teach About Religion

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Last week the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) issued a compelling wake-up call to citizens of all 56 member states — including the United States — about the dangers of ignoring religion in[Read More…]

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