A four-hour standoff on Park Street found a peaceful resolution when police took an alleged armed suspect into custody.
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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports April 4 thru 8, 2023
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- April turned out to be a busy week for police. In general, “busy” is not a word first responders like to use. Just looking at April 4 through the beginning of April 8 there were incidents involving criminal trespass and men arrested in connection with outstanding warrants.[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Reports and Officer of the Year
While we regularly report on police activity, our First Responders in RED are not in headlines regularly. So we bring you Fire Reports.
New Park Forest Vehicle Sticker for 2023-24 Go On Sale March 1
Park Forest is rolling out a new vehicle sticker for 2023-24 that touts the Village’s grant funding success since 2005.
Park Forest Man Charged with Arson: Police Reports Through January 21, 2023
A Park Forest man was charged with arson after police responded to Juniper Towers to assist Firefighters in the investigation of a fire.
Structure Fire Shuts Down Rt. 30 in Chicago Heights
A structure fire in the 300 block of Rt. 30 in Chicago Heights shut down the busy thoroughfare before rush hour Friday afternoon.
Police: 2 Felony Weapons Charges After a Man Refuses to Turn On a Light
A man’s refusal to turn on a light led to felony weapons charges for a Chicago Heights man earlier in January, police said.
Police Pledge Complete Investigation in Death of Boy Hit by Bus
Police pledge “full, impartial and complete investigation,” into the death of a 7-year-old boy who died after being struck by a school bus.”
Long-serving Rec. & Parks Director John Joyce Dies at 77
Former Recreation and Parks Director John Joyce died on January 12 at 77. Village Manager Tom Mick announced Mr. Joyce’s passing.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through Nov. 28, 2022, Plus August
Below is the first half of police reports from the week leading up to November 28, 2022, and some from August too.