Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man has been convicted in federal court of leading a crew of armed robbers that targeted cellular telephone stores in the Chicago suburbs. ERIC CURTIS recruited several individuals to join the crew and armed them with firearms to carry out the robberies. The crew stole hundreds[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports May 4, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Police Charge Driver With Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police issued a statement on their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop that resulted in a North Carolina man being charged with unlawful use of a weapon. According to police, “A traffic stop by Officer Elyyan and Officer Piszczor at approximately 3 am on[Read More…]
South Suburban College Students Honored at Phi Theta Kappa Banquet in Springfield
Pictured: Joan Rosen, Brandon Lipkowski, Stuti Sharma, Don Manning SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) students Stuti Sharma and Brandon Lipkowski were honored at the Annual Phi Theta Kappa Banquet in Springfield on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Ms. Sharma and Mr. Lipkowski were chosen to represent[Read More…]
The 2016 Prairie State College Community Garden Program
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2016. In 2012, Prairie State College (PSC), 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights, launched a community garden on campus bringing together students, faculty, staff, and local organizations. Together, the PSC community learned basic gardening skills, including seeding, planting, and harvesting. The community garden was offered in coordination[Read More…]
2016 Governors State University’s Community Garden Plots Now Available
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2016. Gather up all your gardening tools and put them to good use in a plot at the University Sustainable Garden hosted by Governors State University. The sustainable garden gives the university community and area residents a chance to use organic methods to grow[Read More…]
‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest on May 27 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. ‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ tells the story of a[Read More…]
The Southland Arts Scene…On The Cutting Edge at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sculpted, recycled tires is the medium artist Chakaia Booker uses to craft masterpieces sought after by in-the-know curators at outdoor museums like Chicago’s Millennium Park and the new 606 downtown. But Southland residents have already had a chance to experience Booker’s work since 2014, and in a surprising[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers To Cap 38th Season With Tribute To ‘Seasons of Love’
Park Forest, IL-(60466)- The Grande Prairie Singers will close their historic 38th season of bringing song to the Southland as they pay tribute to the “Seasons of Love” by showcasing their singular talents in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Park Forest’s Freedom Hall. According to[Read More…]
Village Staff Introduces FY 2016-2017 Annual Park Forest Budget To The Sound Of Crickets
Commentary Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village staff Monday introduced the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget to a board that asked no questions. It was odd. A lengthy presentation by Director of Finance Mary Dankowski and Village Manager Tom Mick followed by … crickets. Not one question or observation. Except for Mayor John[Read More…]