Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A community gathering in support of critically wounded Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones will be held tonight in Park Forest. Jones was shot while attempting to make an arrest Saturday morning and remains in critical condition. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 78[Read More…]
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Police: Officer Jones Still ‘Critical But Stable;’ Department, ‘Family,’ Overwhelmed By Show Of Support
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department reached out through its Facebook page to update the community on the condition of Officer Timothy Jones as he continues to recover from gunshots he received yesterday morning on Neola Street. “This isn’t a press release,” the PFPD said. “It’s just us[Read More…]
Officer Shot, Suspect Dead, Following Early Morning Gunfire In Park Forest
Photo gallery here on Facebook. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding an early-morning shooting incident in the 300 block of Neola Street where an officer was allegedly shot by a suspect who exited a vacant residence officers had been called on to check. “When it was[Read More…]
Applications for 2016 Village of Park Forest Scholarships Now Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2016. The Village of Park Forest Scholarship helps provide financial assistance to Park Forest residents. Recipients of the Park Forest Scholarship demonstrate strong academic ability and a high level of character. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Must be a Park Forest resident Must be a graduating high[Read More…]
Annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair to be Held at Calvary United Protestant Church
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—March 18, 2016. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 North Orchard Drive, Park Forest, will host its annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar: A Community Craft and Health Fair on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bazaar will feature food, arts and crafts, music, dancing, games and lots of[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Announce Identity Of Suspect In First Midwest Bank Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police released the identity of the suspect who allegedly robbed First Midwest Bank on February 8, 2016. The suspect, identified as Kenneth N. McGregor, 27, last known address 21743 Carol Ave, Sauk Village, IL. He was arrested on 03/07/16. A statement from the Park[Read More…]
Donations for April Food Day Being Accepted at Park Forest Village Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2016. Local food pantries estimate the need for food and household goods has more than doubled in the past five years. The need is especially high in the spring and summer months as donations decrease and supplies diminish. Join us to help reach our goal of[Read More…]
Police: Car Crashes Into Home On Westgate Drive, Driver Flees Scene, Apprehended
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police reported that a vehicle drove into a home in the 400 block of Westgate Drive and left the scene of the accident. Police apprehended the driver, a Chicago Heights resident, a short time later. He was charged with DUI. The statement from the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Arrest Suspect In Feb. 8 Robbery of First Midwest Bank
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police announced that they have a suspect in custody regarding the bank robbery on February 8, 2016, at First Midwest Bank. The statement from the police follows: The suspect shown below in our media release on February 8, 2016, regarding the robbery of First[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 6, 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…]
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