Commentary by Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police and Fire personnel in Park Forest have made great strides in reaching out to the public through social media. They have also worked to maintain a positive relationship overall with the public, not only through online outreach but in a personal way,[Read More…]
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Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for October 30, 2019
First, a warm hello… Minneapolis, MN-(ENEWSPF)- Came to Minneapolis for what was supposed to be a two-hour check-up and ended up being admitted for surgery. Wondering where we’ve been at eNews Park Forest? Well, it’s a tale that takes some heart to tell. My heart. And I promise an x-ray[Read More…]
What Hope Now That Rich East Is to Close?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The reactions were swift and biting to the news that the School District 227 Board of Education voted 4-3 to close Rich East High School late Tuesday night. The sudden, quick vote after hours of presentations took many in attendance by surprise, amounting to a late-night last-minute[Read More…]
The Rich East Crisis Has Come: Call Now, Show Up, to Save Park Forest’s Iconic Learning Establishment
This article is un-metered, no subscription required. Please share freely. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East crisis has arrived. Mayor Jon Vanderbilt, an alumnus of Rich East High School, met this week with Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227. According to Mayor Vanderbilt, Dr. Thomas[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for August 1, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to August! Some community events to highlight in this article. That’s pretty much it for today. If you would like to see your organization’s events highlighted here, please email “Kopy’s Kolumn” at [email protected]. Some thoughts on gun violence at the end. And there’s a reason for[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for July 31, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s been a few weeks since I wrote one of these columns. Looks like it’s been over a month: June 25 was my last. Been a while and there’s been a reason for that. First, some community announcements. Tall Grass “Sky’s the Limit” Show Opens Saturday Tall[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 6, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
Police Respond to Online Criticism
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police defended their commitment “to protect all of our residents, including those who walk on all fours and beg at the dinner table,” after some made online criticisms that the women and men in blue were ignoring the plight of dogs left out in the[Read More…]
School District 163 Attorney Sends Bizarre Letter to eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The administration at Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 was evidently not happy with a report published by eNews Park Forest on November 21 (SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois). The displeasure of the district was apparently so acute that, nearly a month later,[Read More…]
And So This Is Christmas
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In whatever way you might celebrate at this time of the year, we wish you Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters. A belated Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish brothers and sisters. For African Americans and those in the African diaspora who will observe[Read More…]