Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports from through September 17, 2018. There were only two arrests reported during this period, both relating to domestic incidents. One of these domestic incidents includes a charge of violation of a stalking no contact order. Information on the Stalking No[Read More…]
Month: October 2018
Domestic Battery & Battery: Park Forest Police Beat through September 10, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports from through September 10, 2018. Charges include two incidents of domestic battery and one of battery. There was also an incident where someone was charged with driving while license was suspended. We provide more details in these reports now that[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — With the countdown on for the 2018 mid-term elections, the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area will host a timely and instructive meeting on Voter Education on Wednesday, October 10. The program will be held at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, beginning at[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Spartans Pummeled by JCA in ESCC Battle
Chicago Heights, IL- Marian Catholic’s Tasheem Lawson and Josh Coates put up some impressive rushing numbers on Friday against ESCC rival Joliet Catholic. Coates busted loose for a 76-yard touchdown run and Lawson scored three times, rushing for 182 yards on just 12 totes. But the Spartans were no match for the[Read More…]
Senators Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Investigation into Rauner Administration’s Response to Legionnaires’ Outbreaks at IVH Quincy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 By: Senator Duckworth Communications U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office has opened a criminal probe into the Rauner Administration’s response to the multiple Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks at Illinois Veterans’[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on the Verdict Reached in the Fatal Shooting of Laquan McDonald
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 Contacts: James Lewis and Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the bipartisan Policing Strategies Working Group, released this statement on the verdict reached in the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald: “Today, justice was served. While no verdict can bring Laquan McDonald back to[Read More…]
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Killing of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty today of second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke was also found guilty of 16 counts of aggravated battery. Van Dyke sat impassively with his shoulders slumped as the[Read More…]
Human Rights Watch: Don’t Approve Kavanaugh Nomination
Unresolved Allegations and Concerns Should be Disqualifying Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 Contact: Nicole Austin-Hillery The United States Senate should not confirm the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, Human Rights Watch said yesterday in a letter to US senators. It is the first time in its[Read More…]
67th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day on Saturday, October 6 – Featuring Video of the Original Pankatron!
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The forecast outside Saturday calls for rain. Inside Rich East, the forecast promises to be warm and friendly. The 67th Annual Kiwanis Club of Park Forest’s Pancake Day will be held on Saturday, October 6. Serving will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Tickets on Sale Now for the Freedom Hall 2018- 2019 Series
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since 1976, Freedom Hall has presented internationally acclaimed artists and entertainers in Chicago’s Southland, featuring the best in music, dance, and comedy. The 2018 – 2019 Freedom Hall Series continues this tradition with a variety of performances in the 287-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre. The Freedom Hall Main[Read More…]