Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Members of the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) executed a search warrant at 430 Winnebago Street on Saturday, March 8, at 5:40 a.m. Detectives DeVries, Beilke, Det. Commander Green, Officers Houcek, DeCeault, Sweitzer and his K-9 partner Aron made entry into the residence and secured six[Read More…]
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Woman Fends Off Attempted Purse Theft
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A woman fought off a 16 year-old juvenile near the front entrance of Walgreens last week who allegedly tried to take her purse. According to police, the juvenile approached the woman from behind and grabbed her purse, but she held on. A struggle ensued, with the subject[Read More…]
Peotone Puppy Mill Investigation Continues
Peotone, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office continues to actively investigate an alleged "puppy mill" discovered earlier this month in Peotone Township. According to Chuck Pelkie, spokesman for the State’s Attorney’s Office, no charges have been filed in connection with the case. “The original case started in Cook County[Read More…]
US/IRAQ: “We Reacted Out of Fear, and With Total Destruction”
Inter Press Service By Dahr Jamail Photo of testimonies SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Mar 14 (IPS) – Hart Viges joined the U.S. Army the day after Sep. 11, 2001, in the belief that he could help make the world a safer place. The term "haji" is used by U.S. soldiers in[Read More…]
House Museum in AARP Bulletin
If you got the March 2008 AARP Bulletin, be sure to turn to page 6 and read the entry on the reopening of the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. The article lists the historical society’s web address, www.parkforesthistory.org. We are hearing from people all over the country. Some have lived[Read More…]
Tennessee Williams Drama Comes To ITC
The Illinois Theater Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest ushers in the spring with SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER by Tennessee Williams. This psychological drama by one of America’s greatest playwrights runs March 21 through April 6. SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER tells an intriguing tale. A[Read More…]
Sixth Marian Madness NCAA Event Set For April 5
Marian Catholic High School ’s Group Interpretation entry, including Tim Blewitt, Alex Gallinaro, Sean O’ Sullivan, Mike Friar, Jonathan Williamsen, Chris Skurka, Tony Vaughn and Ali Schwieger (sound) earned an IHSA state tournament berth with a first-place finish at the TF South Sectional. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian’s Catholic High[Read More…]
Meet the 2008 Park Forest Hall of Fame Inductees
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The society is proud to announce the Park Forest Hall of Fame Inductees for 2008. Those receiving the award are: Jean Bernstein, Suzie Brown, Kenneth W. Kramer, Barbara J. Moore, Valerie L. Nicholson, Elmer L. Washington, and Michael J. Wheeler. The ceremony will take place Sunday April[Read More…]
Childhood In Iraq Is Dying
Inter Press Service By Dahr Jamail and Ahmed Ali* BAQUBA, Mar 10 (IPS) – Iraq’s children have been more gravely affected by the U.S. occupation than any other segment of the population. The United Nations estimated that half a million Iraqi children died during more than 12 years of economic[Read More…]
Rhubarb Resumes Over Who Owns Sports Info, Images
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director SARASOTA, Fla. — Spring-training games are under way here, as they are across Florida and Arizona, and the bright warmth of a late-winter sun and a deep-blue sky over a Cincinnati-Pittsburgh game belied the chilly dispute[Read More…]
