Posted on: August 21, 2023
The Village of Park Forest is opening cooling centers as record-breaking temperatures are expected during this week's heat wave.
The Park Forest Police Department, 200 Lakewood Boulevard, and Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, will serve as cooling ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Several high-ranking members of the Park Forest Police Department were sworn in during Monday night's Board meeting at Village Hall.
Sergeants James Kessler, Kristopher Kush, Commanders Julius Moore, Paul Morache, Deputy Chief Kristopher...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: August 1, 2023
The Park Forest Police Department is participating in two events this week, focusing on bringing the community closer together.
On Tuesday night, the P.F.P.D. is hosting "National Night Out." According to its website, National Night Out is an ann...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Some residents took to social media and complained about unwanted solicitors coming to their doors over the last couple of weeks.
While the Park Forest Police Department confirmed no recent upticks in solicitation complaints, Chief Brian Rzyski says there ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: June 6, 2023
Park Forest Police Department is participating in the Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run on Wednesday. In addition to the run, PFPD will unveil the newest squad car with a "special" theme.
The Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraisi...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: May 24, 2023
The Park Forest Police Department announced that it raised more than $3,000 for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday during the Cop on a Rooftop campaign.
Chief Paul Winfrey said this year's donations were by far the department's "best year" in fu...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: May 15, 2023
The Park Forest Police Department is once again participating in the 2023 Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop campaign. The statewide event to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois takes place this year on Friday, May 19, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Last year, the ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: May 2, 2023
Many residents have complained that some drivers are speeding on area roadways putting themselves and others in danger. Park Forest police are aware of speeders, and Chief Paul Winfrey said his department would remain proactive and issue citations to thos...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: April 19, 2023
Did you know nationwide 3,522 people lost their lives because of distracted driving? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in 2021, more than three thousand people died because of a growing epidemic of people texting, driving, an...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: February 28, 2023
The Park Forest Police Department has a new officer of the year and civilian employee of the year. Park Forest Police Chief Paul Winfrey presented the awards for 2022 to Sergeant Paul Morache and Administrative Assistant Christy Coyle during the Village B...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
Village of Park Forest employees are participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Manteno on March 4 to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
Park Forest Police Chief Paul Winfrey will lead team Park Forest 204 into frigid Lake ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: September 9, 2022
Car thieves continue to target Kia and Hyundai vehicles across Chicagoland, including right here in Park Forest. Just recently, Park Forest police investigated two thefts involving those car makers.
With car thefts on the rise throughout the country, Park ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Due to inclement weather, the Park Forest Police Department's Unity Day celebration has been cancelled. There is no reschedule date for the event. Since its debut in 2016, Unity Day has grown to a community staple in Park Forest however ...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: April 7, 2021
The Park Forest Police Department will host two special events this month in recognition of Youth Violence Prevention Week and Autism Awareness Month.This Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, Park Forest Police, in col...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: October 25, 2019
On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Park Forest Historical Society will host retired Chief Cliff Butz and current Park Forest Chief of Police Christopher Mannino to discuss 70 Years of the Park Forest Police Department. Park Forest's Public Safety Departmen...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: July 24, 2019
The Park Forest Police Department invites you to join them, along with 16,000 other communities across the country, in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime on August 6.Organize a gathering on your block, invite your neighbors to take part, and joi...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: February 3, 2022
The Park Forest Police Department is reminding residents that tickets may be issued for parking on village streets after two inches of snowfall. In a post made to their Facebook page, police officials said:
Friends, we don't wan...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino is closing the chapter on his law enforcement career.
Mannino will retire next month following 25 years of service with the Park Forest Police Department.
“I’ve spent my entire adult life serv...
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Village of Park Forest - Police News