Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second time this session, members of the House Progressive Caucus announced their support for a package of legislative measure pending before the House. These bills, which have passed the Senate, tackle environmental justice, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, and other subjects. The group also urged the[Read More…]
Month: May 2019
Arrest After Allegedly Shooting into the Air: Park Forest Police Reports through April 2, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through April 2, 2019. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, obstructing identification, and reckless conduct. The reckless conduct charge invited someone allegedly shooting a gun into the air. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers[Read More…]
Panic Alarm and Alleged Domestic Battery: Park Forest Police Reports through March 26, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 26, 2019. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, aggravated speeding, and misdemeanor speeding. There was also a situation where no arrests were made but a vehicle was administratively seized. The alleged domestic[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Hosts Special Olympics
Over 150 Young Athletes Participate in Sports Event Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Last Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Marian Catholic High School was the host for the Region E Culminating Event for the Young Athletes of Special Olympics. Over 150 athletes between the ages of two and seven from Cook, Will, and[Read More…]
Why the Approach to Non-Partisan Elections is Important to the Citizens of the Village of Park Forest
Editor’s Note: We hope this is only the first of many articles from the Park Forest Nonpartisan Local Government Committee to help educate the public on how elections work and can work better, in Park Forest. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Many communities hold non-partisan elections. However, Park Forest’s approach to non-partisan[Read More…]
Huth Middle School Students Place First in Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Fair
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson School District 162’s O. W. Huth Middle School students placed first in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Fair Division D of schools with an enrollment of 450 or more. The Fair drew 972 of the top high school, junior high and middle school science students[Read More…]
Battery and Mob Action for Alleged Paintball Shooters: Police Reports Through March 19, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 19, 2019. Charges for those arrested include battery, mob action, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and forgery. One report is an account of alleged paintball shooters who were arrested after allegedly shooting someone in the Lincolnwood area of town. Providing[Read More…]
Bryant, Cubs Power Their Way Past Nationals
Washington, D.C.,-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (25-16) were in our nation’s capital Friday night taking on the Washington Nationals (18-25). The Northsiders were looking to snap their two-game losing skid and maintain their lead in the NL Central division. The game featured two of the best pitchers in all of baseball with[Read More…]
Park Forest Student Explores China with Knox College Faculty, Students
Galesburg, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Aiyana Godsil of Park Forest was part of a group of Knox College students and faculty who spent nearly three weeks traveling in southern China and deeply exploring the region’s culture, landscapes, and arts. The 19-day trip took place during Knox’s winter break, and it built on students’ classroom studies during[Read More…]
James Young Graduates from McKendree University
Lebanon, IL-(ENEWSPF)- James W. Young, of University Park, has graduated from McKendree University with a BA degree in sociology. The university held its 179th commencement exercises on May 11 at the Lebanon, Ill., campus for students who completed their degree requirements in December 2018, and May and July 2019. Graduates at the[Read More…]
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