Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Park Forest Police Department said in a statement they are investigating a report of shots fired outdoors in the 23000 block of South Western Avenue. It is unlikely an assault weapon or rifle was fired in this incident, according to police. According to police,[Read More…]
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Burglary and Theft Report: Car Tires Reported Stolen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglary and theft reports in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Recollection’ Exhibit Opens on January 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery (USG) begins 2018 with an exhibition entitled ‘Recollection.’ The exhibit will open on Thursday, January 11 and run through Saturday, February 10. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gallery. [Read More…]
Felony Charges: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for December 26, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The following are police blotter reports through December 18. Among the more serious charges are felony armed violence and felony unlawful use of a weapon. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police[Read More…]
17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge to Take Place on January 20
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The 17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 beginning at 12 noon at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. Hundreds of men and women will run into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan, many in costumes.[Read More…]
Start the New Year Off Right by Registering for Spring 2018 Semester at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The New Year is right around the corner and Prairie State College’s (PSC) 2018 Spring term offers opportunities to start or continue earning a degree of certificate. In addition to credit courses, PSC offers a variety of non-credit courses including career training programs,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police: The Burglary Report Through December 18, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The burglary report, filed as a separate story. Under our new arrangement with the Park Forest Police Department, these reports are sent separately. Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Division at (708)[Read More…]
Preliminary Environmental Results Show 47 Negative and One Positive Test For Legionella at Veterans’ Home in Quincy
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that 47 of 48 environmental samples taken at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy (IVHQ) tested negative for Legionella bacteria. The single positive water sample was collected prior to[Read More…]
Teen Charged With Felony In Connection With Threat To “Shoot Up” Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police charged a teenager with a felony in connection with an alleged threat to “shoot up” Rich East High School. Cameron D. Mitchell, 18, 406 Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest, was arrested December 6 and charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct. Police were dispatched to Rich[Read More…]
Jane Pauley to Receive Distinguished Journalist Award from DePaul University
Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence will also honor alumna Ann Pistone CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2017. Jane Pauley, host of “CBS Sunday Morning,” and Ann Pistone, an investigative journalist with ABC 7 Chicago, will receive awards from DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. DePaul will honor Pauley and[Read More…]
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