Last fall, I shared some good news: VA’s latest data showed meaningful downward trends in Veteran suicide counts and rates.
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Late December 2022 Police Reports from Park Forest
A ten day period leading to late December 2022 was unfortunately a busy time for police. There were 14 arrests between December 13 and 23.
Cook County Sends First Guaranteed Income Payments
The first payments to participants in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot (Promise Pilot) have been released.
President Preckwinkle Announces $23 Million for Rental Assistance and Services for Returning Residents
Cook County announced a plan that will provide rental assistance and wraparound support services to residents returning from incarceration.
Prairie State College Names Dr. Bernard Little as Vice President of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) names Dr. Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.
PFPD: Man Bites Off Another Man’s Lip: More December 2022 Reports
A man allegedly bit off another man’s lower lip in a dispute over $10. The victim was holding his lower lip in his hand when police arrived.
Preckwinkle Statement on Signing of Protect Illinois Communities Act
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois lawmakers took an important step toward protecting our residents by banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. These weapons were designed for the military and have no place in our communities. Assault weapons have resulted in devastating, unnecessary loss of life in Cook County, Illinois and across[Read More…]
Local Students Make Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
Two local students made the fall 2022 Dean’s List at Oliven Nazarene University, one from Park Forest, the other from University Park.
Imoni Kyle Named to the President’s List at McKendree University
Congratulations to Imoni Kyle of University Pk, Ill., who was named to the McKendree University President’s List.
Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate Renamed in 2023 to Accurately Recognize Equal Value for Graduates
A new law in 2023 will remove a long-standing stigma for people that earn an Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate.
