Month: April 2007

A Future for Norwood? Developer Takes Interest

Nassimi Realty Corp. may win the chance to remake Norwood Plaza. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Village Board held a joint meeting with members of the Economic Development Advisory Group to discuss a potential developer, the Nassimi Realty Corp., for Park Forest’s troubled Norwood Plaza. Chad Firsel, formerly[Read More…]

Marian Catholic Newsflash Item

Marian Catholic High School presents their 2007 Student Art Exhibit at Union Street Gallery April 21 – May 4, 2007 Opening Reception Friday, April 27, 6 – 9 p.m. Union Street Gallery 1527 Otto Blvd. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-754-2601

Rotary of Park Forest: The Latest News

The EarlyAct Club of Forest Trail Middle School box 3,000 meal in Feeding Children Worldwide program. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rotary Club of Park Forest announces the start of their Golden Opportunities Fundraising project. Books will be sold from now until late December. Golden Opportunities is the only[Read More…]

New Village Board to be Sworn In May 14

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As reported last week, John Ostenburg has been elected to a third term as Village President in Park Forest.  While challenger Paul Jasinevicius won the Will County section of Park Forest by 58 votes, Ostenburg's 60.17% of the over-all vote put him well in front of  Jasinevicius'[Read More…]

Officer Chases Down Stolen Car

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— A Park Forest police officer is credited with recovering a stolen car last Thursday after pursuing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sauk Trail.  According to police reports, just before 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, Officer Mannino observed a grey and red[Read More…]

52 Vehicles Have Windows Shot Out Friday

This car on Ash Street is one of 52 damaged in the BB gun shooting spree early Friday morning. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Reports Start Shortly After 3:00 a.m.  Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police are investigating vandalism spree that occurred early Friday morning.  A total of 52 automobiles had windows shattered, apparently by[Read More…]

Bogus Telephone Employees Drive Off with Jewelry

Resident Reports Theft Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — A Park Forest resident was a victim of theft last week by individuals posing as employees of the telephone company. The alleged thieves may be targeting seniors in the south suburban area. A couple in Peotone also fell victim recently in a similar[Read More…]

Police Report – April 23, 2007

Photo: Morguefile.com 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 media. An arrest[Read More…]

Why Is Park Forest Water Discolored Today?

April 19, 5:08 p.m.  Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest Water department has announced that the problem with the discoloration of water is due to the transition from the old water system to the new water system. The white, cloudy water is actually calcium.   The water is not[Read More…]

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