Missing veteran with dementia located, Park Forest police say

A 79-year-old veteran with dementia who was reported missing from Park Forest over the weekend has been located.

Cook County homeowners in these 15 suburbs will pay more in property taxes: treasurer

A recent analysis from the Cook County Treasurer's Office revealed that property taxes for some homeowners in the south and southwest suburbs will significantly increase.

Park Forest dance group gives iconic performance at Sky-Fever game
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The Fieldcrest School of Performing Arts in Park Forest were the headliners during the half-time show at the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever game.

South suburban dance team to headline Sky, Fever halftime show
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A south suburban dance team has been selected to do the halftime performance during the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game on June 23.

Park Forest woman Jerrica Laws last seen on routine walk

What started like any other walk quickly turned into a missing persons case for a Park Forest woman nearly a decade ago.

Park Forest woman Jerrica Laws last seen on routine walk
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What started like any other walk quickly turned into a missing persons case for a Park Forest woman nearly a decade ago. While the family of 24-year-old Jerrica Laws is still hoping for some answers, the Cook County Sheriff?s Office is asking for your help in finding them.

South suburban mom creates foundation for families impacted by MS

When her son was diagnosed with a life-changing disease at a young age, a Chicago mom wanted to share what she had learned with others. 

South suburban mom starts support group for families impacted by MS
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Denise Davis founded the Arrow Foundation after her son, Deontae Farrow, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018. After being an active high schooler, Deontae's world was flipped upside down by the diagnosis at the age of 15. The Arrow Foundation aims to support and empower those impacted by MS.

Phipps Academy of Barbering give free haircuts to Park Forest students
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Students in Park Forest are getting their hair cut for free just in time for the holidays. It's the second year of free haircuts, provided by barbers from the Phipps Academy of Barbering in Brighton Park.

Park Forest man found guilty of raping woman in 2021

A Park Forest man was found guilty this month of raping a woman two years ago in Munster, Indiana.

State of Illinois employees fired, disciplined over pandemic fraud

A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.

Illinois fires 47 state workers over Covid pandemic fraud
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A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.

Jada Moore case: Grandfather and wife charged with child abuse murder of little girl

Park Forest Police said Klent Elwoods, 62, and his wife, Lisa Jones, 57, both admitted physically abusing Jada. Police said Jada showed signs of being abused recently and also had signs of previous abuse.