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Park Forest Student Participates in Summer Research at Carthage
Kenosha, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Kortni Robinson of Park Forest, IL, was selected to participate in the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at Carthage College. Robinson is conducting research into Why not me? with Professor Katherine Hilson. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at Carthage offers students in all majors the opportunity to engage[Read More…]
Hosts at Hofstra Presidential Conference Includes University Park Student
Donay Lewis, a resident of University Park, served as a student host during Hofstra University’s 13th presidential conference.
Federal Jury Convicts Businessman of Participating in Bribery Scheme With Former Illinois State Lawmaker
A federal jury convicted the manager of a sweepstakes gaming company of participating in a bribery scheme with an Illinois state lawmaker.
DeMotte Man Sentenced To 210 Months In Prison
Thomas Spangle, age 42, of DeMotte, Indiana, was sentenced by Judge Jon E. DeGuilio on his plea of guilty to receipt of child pornography.
Protestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses
Protestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses from 100 Days in Appalachia.
They Need Their Village: A Call to Help Residents Displaced by Fire
The Village set up a donation bin in the Village Hall lobby so the community can help fellow Park Forest residents displaced by fire.
Village Releases Statement on Dispute Between Contractor, Union Workers at Somonauk Park
Village officials released a statement regarding the dispute between the contractor YAD Construction and union workers at Somonauk Park.
Property Taxes and the Case for Housing Cooperatives
By John A. Ostenburg Occasionally, someone will come up with the idea that the housing cooperatives in Park Forest are not paying their fair share of property taxes. Let me tell you why that’s a fallacious argument. First, a little background on what housing cooperatives are, how they came about[Read More…]
Preliminary Budget Forecast for Cook County FY2024 Shows Lower “Gap” than Previous Years
The Cook County budget will likely still not be balanced in the 2024 fiscal year, but the budget gap will be smaller than before.
