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DUI Charge for Sauk Trail Driver Who Thought He Was on 159th: Reports
Police charged a man with DUI who reportedly thought he was driving on 159th Street. He was just under nine miles off, police said.
Park Forest Library Celebrates Women’s History Month and Gets a Little Spicey!
The PFPL celebrates Women’s History Month with spice. See the “Barbie” movie. Enjoy the March novel “By the Book” by Jasmine Guillory.
Cook County Launches $30 Million Healthy Homes Initiative for Income-Eligible Families
Park Forest residents in Cook County can participate in an income-based program to create healthy homes for families.
GSU Extends Enrollment Deposit Date to June 1, 2024
Governors State University extends the Enrollment Deposit Date to June 1, 2024. specifically for new first-year (Freshman) students.
Three Domestic Battery Charges in Four Days: Police Reports
There were three incidents in four days where people were charged with domestic battery. We include those reports here and two others.
Governors State Awarded $500K Grant for Addictions Studies Scholarships.
The Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health at Governors State University (GovState) received a $507,000 grant.
DUI Cannabis Charge to Park Forest Man: Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police charged a Park Forest man with DUI Cannabis after an officer initiated a traffic stop just after 1:00 AM one night in late December. This was over a busy three-day period preceding Christmas. As readers saw before, December was particularly busy for Park Forest Police. Park[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 12, 2024
This week in and around Park Forest, be sure to register by Wednesday, February 14, for an event in Village Hall on February 21.
Mayor Woods and Manager Mick on Walgreens Closing
Mayor Joseph Woods commented recently on the Deerfield-based Walgreens Co. closing its only store in Park Forest.