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Calling 911 – SouthCom Explained

Dispatcher Emily Leber fields calls at SouthCom Combined Dispatch Center in Matteson. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Village officials toured SouthCom dispatch center in Matteson on Monday, July 16. In attendance were Director of SouthCom, Ron Bonneau, Denise Pavlik, Telecommunications Supervisor for SouthCom, Trustees Georgia O’Neill, Gary Kopycinski, Mae Brandon,[Read More…]

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The Buzz About Eating Cicadas

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Taking an afternoon stroll down almost any street in Park Forest, it’s almost impossible to miss the sometimes deafening buzz of the cicadas. Hearing reports that some in the area might be dining on the flying critters, a.k.a. periodical cicadas, eNews Park Forest sought some local expert[Read More…]

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What constitutes an arrest?

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Readers may find names of individuals listed in our police reports showing an “arrest” when the individuals were never formally brought to the police station, finger printed, etc., but issued a Municipal Ticket (M-Ticket), or even a traffic ticket. Park Forest Police Chief Tom Fleming provided clarification[Read More…]

Signs of the Times: Campaign Police Reports

According to reports from several sources, this sign appeared on Main St. in Richton Park last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Two recent police reports involve campaign signs and Paul Jasinevicius, candidate for Village President in Park Forest.  The first, #07-04542, says that on Saturday, April 7, at 8:47[Read More…]

Ford Vehicles Damaged by BB Gun

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police are investigating reports of automobiles apparently damaged by BB guns over the weekend. On March 30, police were called to the 300 block of Somonauk to investigate a report of criminal damage to prowperty.  The officer at the scene observed the window on the driver’s door[Read More…]

On the Passing of Frank Wessely

Commentary Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— I was a bit late announcing our new issue of eNews Park Forest today.  Early this morning I received a phone call from Mrs. Lynn Wessely, wife of Park Forest resident Frank Wessely, saying that she was at the hospital with Frank.  Unable to wake him[Read More…]

Police Report – January 29, 2007

Photo: Morguefile.com 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.  The police give us every report[Read More…]

Police Report – January 22, 2007

Photo: Morguefile.com Editor’s Note: This is the third article featuring 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.  We will always include some[Read More…]

Possible Arson/Suicide on Monee Rd.

The front door boarded up and sealed, this house on Monee Rd. was the scene of a fire early Friday morning. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police released a statement Friday regarding a possible arson/suicide early Friday morning.  On January 19, 2007, shortly after 1:30 in the morning,[Read More…]

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