Juvenile suspect charged as an adult Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In retrospect, the robbery appeared to be hastily and sloppily planned. In reality, the results could have been deadly. Two men wearing hooded sweatshirts entered Family Dollar on November 1, one with a rifle which he pointed at the clerk behind[Read More…]

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 other local[Read More…]

On Thursday November 13, 2008, Park Forest’s Non Partisan Committee (NPC) held a special membership meeting to consider changes to the NPC’s practices.  Changes had been recommended by a task force convened to address concerns that candidates were running as part of a slate rather than as individuals.  After much[Read More…]

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The importance of planning ahead for higher education has never been more apparent than in 2008, with budget shortfalls impacting education, unemployment rates increasing, and once prosperous industries closing across the country. In light of National Education Week, we encourage you to help your own children start thinking[Read More…]

Chicago Loop Closed by Gay Marriage Supporters Carbondale, Champaign, Peoria & Springfield Join in National Protest Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thousands of Illinoisans joined gay rights supporters in forty-nine other states holding simultaneous pro-gay marriage rallies Saturday. The rallies were organized to protest the California vote taking away the right of same-sex[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director The 21st century dynamics of free press and free speech are an intriguing blend of traditional news media, new technology, personal messages and even entertainment programming. And, considering the success of President-elect Barack Obama’s use of[Read More…]

Attorney Heidi Keenan discusses Illinois Case Law with the League of Women Voters Sunday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Should a person be permitted to hold two public offices at the same time? The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area (LWVPFA) presented their findings of a year-long[Read More…]

Iraq War Veteran DeShaun Smith addresses the Community Celebration honoring veterans last Monday in the board room. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest honored veterans last Monday evening with a community celebration in the board room. The ceremony began as members of the Bloom High School[Read More…]

The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, making its record 25thappearance in the Bands of America Finals Round on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis , captured fourth place as one of only 12 bands to[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– New faculty members recently joined the College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University. Dr. Patricia Fu-Giles returned to GSU, her alma mater, as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. She earned her master’s degree from GSU and her doctorate from Ohio State University. “I am very[Read More…]