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Armed Robbery on Hemlock

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man reported being robbed at gunpoint while walking late at night on Hemlock St. Police were dispatched to Court H-6 on Hemlock St. on April 12 at approximately 11:40 p.m. to investigate an armed robbery. Officers Obremski, Busse Greer and Corporal Boulden responded. A man told[Read More…]

House on Hickory Shot at a Second Time

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police responded to a house in the 200 block of Hickory Street on April 12 to investigate a report of a reckless discharge of a firearm. This is the second time in a month someone shot at this house. Last time, no one was home. The resident[Read More…]

‘Play Ball!’ Park Forest Baseball Opens 2008 Season

Jammer from the Joliet Jackhammers entertains children at Saturday’s opening parade for Park Forest Baseball. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery added April 24, 2008. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball opened its 2008 season Saturday with a parade from the Village Green to the baseball diamonds in Central Park. While[Read More…]

Western Avenue Closed at Tracks for Eight Days

Workers remove asphalt from the EJ&E Railroad crossing Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Updated April 25 at 5:22 p.m. with information on projected completion date and time  Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The EJ&E Railroad tracks closed Saturday morning as the Western Avenue construction project continues. The tracks will be closed for eight days.[Read More…]

Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Welcome to UUCC in Park Forest, a liberal, religious tradition serving the South Suburbs of Chicago since 1952. If you are looking for a place where you can discover your own spiritual path in an environment of love, acceptance and support, you have found the right place.[Read More…]

‘See What I Wanna See’ coming to ITC

The Illinois Theater Center presents SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will end its 32nd Season with the Chicago area premiere of the new musical SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, written and composed by Michael John LaChiusa. The show,[Read More…]

Grande Prairie Singers Prepare for Spring Concert

Soloist Hyun Suk Jang of Seoul, Korea, will perform with the Grande Prairie Singers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Grande Prairie Singers, under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. James Kallembach, will present their spring concert, "Eternal Light" on Sunday, May 4, 2008. With a theme of light eternal,[Read More…]

Opening Day for Park Forest Baseball

Spectators watch baseball playoffs last summer. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Opening Day for Park Forest Baseball will take place this Saturday, April 19th. The festivities will kick off with a parade from the downtown area to Central Park. The special guest will be Jammer from the Joliet Jackhammers.[Read More…]

Thorn Creek Nature Preserve Celebrates 30 Years

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thirty years ago, in June of 1978, Thorn Creek Nature Preserve was formally dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve. This dedication marked the end of years of struggle to protect this piece of land from development. 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of Thorn Creek Nature Preserve –[Read More…]

Supreme Court upholds lethal injection for executions

Blog Commentary  The Supreme Court today upheld Kentucky’s use of lethal injection for executions. The 7-2 vote backed the procedures in place in Kentucky, three drugs which some asserted constitute cruel and unusual punishment because they can cause great pain. From the NYTimes: ”We … agree that petitioners have not[Read More…]

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