Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Jody P. Weis, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Tom Dart, Cook County Sheriff, in announcing the arrest of a suspected serial bank robber who is[Read More…]
Day: August 31, 2009
Public’s Help Sought in Search for Chicago Gang Fugitive
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspected member of the Latin Kings street gang who is wanted for the June 2007 murder of a 14-year-old Chicago youth in an[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 31, 2009
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…]
Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part V
Mary Lou McDowell and Delores Truss, Volunteer Leaguers of the Chicago Urban League. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In this final article reflecting the National Urban League’s Path to Power, we will highlight conference presenters the McDonald’s Corporation and Centene, provide alarming statistics about the state of health in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Moved to Help Bring Clean Water to People in Developing Countries
Sam Girmai-Jones holds a LifeStraw. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Sam Girmai-Jones was in church one Sunday in March, the priest talked about the church’s ministry to Africa where wells were being built to provide clean drinking water to the residents. Nine-year-old Sam was surprised to learn that many[Read More…]
Back to School Safety Tips from the Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you are out and about around town: When backing out of a driveway or leaving a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg addresses the gathering at the dedication of Sauk School Sunday as District 162 Superintendent Dr. Blondean Davis looks on. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. The 2009 Autumn Recreation Programs & More brochure was mailed late last week. There are many programs, classes and events[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Phoenix Mayor Terry R. Wells (center), a member of the Board of Directors of Pace, presents Park Forest with a check for $60,000 to the Village of Park Forest from Pace for the Jolly Trolley. “We have a great relationship with Park Forest,” Mayor Wells said, “and PACE would like[Read More…]