Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- We’ve heard for a while that 5G is coming. It’s going to be super-fast. 5G will change everything. Just like 4G was supposed to do. Just like 3G. Get ready. 5G (tech-speak for nothing more than “fifth-generation”) is coming to Park Forest in the shape of boxes[Read More…]
Month: August 2019
Nova’s Winning Streak Comes to an End as Rangers Blank Sox 4-0 Saturday
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After Friday’s 8-3 shellacking of the Texas Rangers (63-67), the White Sox (59-69) took on Texas for Game 3 of their four-game series Saturday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field. Sox’ starter Ivan Nova (9-9 4.47) entered the game being the hottest pitcher in the American League boasting a[Read More…]
Village Paves Way for Forest Boulevard Revamp
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Boulevard is finally on its way to a long-needed revamp. The Village began paving the way in August when the board passed Phase I of the engineering services that will eventually see the choppy thoroughfare re-engineered from Indianwood Boulevard north to Western Avenue. The final destination[Read More…]
Nova Stifles Twins’ Offense, Sox Win 6-4
Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- The White Sox (55-68) headed to Minneapolis Monday to take on the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins (76-48) after dropping three of four in Los Angeles against the Angels. This is the first of a three-game set at Target Field before heading back home to Chicago on Thursday. Sox’[Read More…]
Federal Charges Filed Against Chicago Man Who Allegedly Posted Online Threats of Violence at Women’s Reproductive Clinic
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man has been arrested on federal criminal charges for allegedly threatening to commit violence at a women’s reproductive health clinic. FARHAN SHEIKH, 19, is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. Sheikh was arrested Friday night and made an initial court appearance this morning before[Read More…]
Office of the Speaker Releases Full Report of Workplace Culture, Harassment
Independent Report Cites Important Changes Already in Place, Recommends Further Actions to Improve Overall Capitol Culture Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, in collaboration with an advisory group of women members of the House Democratic Caucus, today released – in full – an unredacted report prepared by Maggie Hickey, a[Read More…]
Residents in Midwest, Central Plains on Alert for Potent Thunderstorms Through Midweek
By Kyle Elliott, AccuWeather meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- After severe storms brought widespread reports of hail and wind damage from the Plains to the Ohio Valley and interior mid-Atlantic over the weekend, a series of storm systems will renew the risk for violent storms in the central Plains and Midwest through midweek. As[Read More…]
Angels Hit Four Homers, Trounce Sox 9-2
By Steven S. Garcia Anaheim, CA-(ENEWSPF)- After dropping two of the first three games, the White Sox (55-67) were in sunny southern California for the final game of this four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels (61-64). The series finalé featured a few rookie right-handers on the mound as Dylan[Read More…]
Library Discourse: Trying to Rid Chicago of Capone & Mafia During World’s Fair, Great Depression
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host author and historian William Hazelgrove on Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. William will cover the Chicago Mafia and the efforts to get rid of Al Capone while putting on a World’s Fair in the worst year[Read More…]
The Park Forest Burglary Dispatch for July 2019
By Emma Wozniak Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With these burglary reports, we indicate the street where the incidents were reported. This past July saw only five reported burglaries in the Village. While the number is low, we certainly understand that one is too many, especially for those who were violated. eNews[Read More…]