Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through November 4, 2020. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was revoked, domestic battery, and leaving the scene of an accident. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.” We[Read More…]
Year: 2020
Boil Order Remains in Effect for Those South of Sauk Trail, East of Western
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A water main break which occurred along Western Avenue resulted in a drop in water pressure that has impacted residents living in the Will County section of Park Forest along Western Avenue. The impacted area includes: The Oaks of Forest Hills Autumn Ridge Apartments Brookside townhomes Residents[Read More…]
Sleeping at the Wheel Leads to DUI Charge: Police Blotter Reports Through Oct. 27, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man was charged with a DUI after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car at an intersection in the Lincolnwood area of town. These police reports include arrests through October 27, 2020. Charges for those arrested include driving with an expired license, DUI,[Read More…]
GOP Op-Ed: Are Illinois Republicans ready to provide the leadership voters demand?
By State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R – Beecher City, IL) Effingham, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Nov. 3rd, voters in Illinois resoundingly rejected the progressive income tax amendment on the ballot despite the massive public relations effort from the Governor who spent tens of millions of dollars telling everyone that only the rich[Read More…]
Governors State University Streams Fall Drama November 20–22 through Broadway On Demand
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Jeremey Ohringer was offered the position of visiting director for Governors State University (GSU) Theatre and Performance Studies’ (TAPS’) Fall 2020 production Failure: A Love Story, he had no idea what surprises 2020 would have in store. What was originally envisioned as an intimate stage production[Read More…]
Virtual Appointments Available during Spring Registration at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Registration for the spring 2021 semester is open at Prairie State College (PSC), with flexible options, convenient start dates, and various meeting patterns to accommodate students’ availability and the different ways they prefer to experience online learning. Through Dec. 11, 2020, and again from Jan. 4 to[Read More…]
Park Forest One of 88 Cities in the World Named as Climate Leader
The Village of Park Forest has been recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an international non-profit organization that helps cities disclose their environmental impact, as one of 88 across the globe that continue to lead on environmental action despite a year derailed by COVID. These cities, representing a combined global[Read More…]
Pace Route Suspensions and Schedule Modifications to Last Through 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Pace is reducing service on Route 357 Lincoln Highway due to budget constraints and drops in ridership since the pandemic began. With its 2021 budget, Pace formalized 73 route suspensions and schedule modifications on 25 other routes which were temporarily put in place in May. “Upon availability[Read More…]
School District 163 Distributing Food to 163 Families
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- School District 163 is currently distributing meal packs to School District 163 families on Mondays and Wednesdays. Included on Wednesday are meal packs for Saturday and Sunday if requested. On Wednesday afternoons, School District 163 families may pick up TWO 2-day meal packs for each child 18[Read More…]
DUI for One: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through October 20, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police blotter reports include arrests through October 20, 2020. Charges for those arrested criminal trespass to land, DUI, and domestic battery. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.” We are not asserting in any way[Read More…]