Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Applications for the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship are being accepted through Friday, January 5. The scholarship will be awarded to one Park Forest high school senior to use when attending college in the 2018-19 school year. You can find the scholarship criteria in the ‘Educational Lectures &[Read More…]
Month: December 2017
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Joe Jencks on January 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]
City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bribery Scheme
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Danielle Perry Former City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Lennie Perry was sentenced to 9 years in prison for a bribery scheme conducted while a City employee. An investigation by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) in conjunction with the Office of the[Read More…]
Thanks to Legalization, Californians Previously Convicted of Marijuana Crimes May Have Criminal Records Cleared
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser In addition to recreational marijuana becoming legal on New Year’s Day, California is offering a second chance to people convicted of almost any marijuana crimes, from serious felonies to small infractions, with the opportunity to have their criminal records cleared or the charges sharply[Read More…]
Weed Becomes Legal in California on New Year’s Day, So Here’s What You Need to Know
A lot needs to be done to ensure an equitable transition to marijuana legalization for the sixth largest economy in the world. CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Tamar Todd The new year brings with it a new era for marijuana in California. January 1, 2018 marks the beginning of a new[Read More…]
Subscribe To eNews Park Forest As We Enter The New Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Please subscribe to eNews Park Forest as we enter the New Year. 2018 looks to be a year of growth at your favorite local news site, and we’d like you to come along for the ride. We can’t do it without you. Join us! Subscribe and claim[Read More…]
Thinking Of Celebratory Gunfire To Welcome the New Year? Think Again.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- His name was Marquel Peters, and he was only 4 years old. He died from a falling bullet after “celebratory gunfire” on January 1, 2010. Again, he was 4 years old. From WSB-TV Atlanta: A 4-year-old boy was killed by a falling bullet from celebratory gunfire while[Read More…]
Shots Fired on South Western Avenue: Likely Not Assault Weapon
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Park Forest Police Department said in a statement they are investigating a report of shots fired outdoors in the 23000 block of South Western Avenue. It is unlikely an assault weapon or rifle was fired in this incident, according to police. According to police,[Read More…]
Burglary and Theft Report: Car Tires Reported Stolen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglary and theft reports in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please[Read More…]
FDA Permits Marketing of Device to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Stephanie Caccomo Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted the marketing of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave device intended to treat diabetic foot ulcers. “Diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputations,” said Binita Ashar, M.D., director of the division[Read More…]