Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Police Department credits the Village’s Crime Free Housing Ordinance with a marked drop in calls for service in 2009 compared to 2008. According to Chief Thomas Fleming, as of the July 19, 2009 neighborhood meeting at Hope Lutheran Church, police have seen 1,800 fewer[Read More…]
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PF Colt Team Wins Sectional Title in Pony National Tournament
Park Forest Colts are 2009 Section Champs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For only the second time in PF Baseball history, the Colt team has won the sectional title in the Pony National Tournament. On Sunday, July 19th, Rich East was the site of the championship game in the sectional[Read More…]
Matteson SD 162 to Consider Many Personnel Matters Tuesday
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Matteson District 162 School Board of Education will meet on July 21, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Items on the agenda include some personell matters. The board will consider approval of the following: Amanda Carter, 4th grade teacher at Indiana School, effective August[Read More…]
To the Editor – July 20, 2009: Thanks from Crete for ENEWSPF
Thanks for ENEWSPF To the Editor: I want to thank you for your on-line newspaper. It’s great to be on the e-mail list and receive local news plus so much more every few days! I live in Crete but go through Park Forest often, and next time I go I[Read More…]
Afghanistan War Resister to ‘Put the War on Trial’
News Analysis By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t US Army Specialist Victor Agosto served a 13-month deployment in Iraq with the 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. “What I did there, I know I contributed to death and human suffering,” Agosto told Truthout from Fort Hood, in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Prepares for 20th Endowment Golf Classic
(Photo Supplied) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic Endowment Golf Classic committee makes final plans for the 20th annual event on Monday, Aug. 17 at Flossmoor and Idlewild Country Clubs. Committee members include (seated, L-R) Rick Thiernau, Mark Peifer ’81, Greg Underwood, Carlo Gozzi ’00, Sandy Sweeney and Gail Young.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009
Members of PAAC in front of a helicopter that landed for them last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With school supplies replacing the gardening supplies at many area stores, there’s no doubt that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Don’t put off participating in Park Forest’s many activities[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of July 20, 2009
Main Street Nights continue in Park Forest, featuring Cold Blooded Creatures last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest’s elected officials, management and staff continue to be busy with current projects and events along with future planning. Village Board Summer Meeting Schedule Park Forest residents are reminded that the[Read More…]
Two Women Shot in Park Forest; Police Search for Alleged Offender
< source: chicagobreakingnews.com Updated July 18, 2009 at 10:01 p.m. Related: Park Forest Police Ask Shooting Suspect to Turn Self In Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two women were shot during a reported home invasion Saturday in Park Forest. Police are seeking the alleged offender. According to a press release from the[Read More…]
Illinois FY10 State Budget: Bad News, Period
Commentary By State Rep. Greg Harris (D – 13th District) If you are hoping to find good news about our FY10 State Budget, you will not find it here. Illinois now joins the rest of the country in having approved a new budget for our new fiscal year, but there[Read More…]