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February 23, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Rich East grad Julius Mercer, who has survived drugs, divorce, a suicide attempt and three prison terms, writes book on survival.

February 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Leanna Tomlin, the 10th of 12 children, was born in 1926 in Sunflower County, Mississippi, and was a school teacher in Harvey.

February 3, 2026 at 10:14 a.m.

Produced by Park Forest native Phil Rockrohr, “Revisiting Utopia” tracks integration efforts from the village's first Black resident.

February 2, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

Park Forest officials imposed a Friday deadline to the Autumn Ridge Apartments management, calling for the sale of troubled property.

January 26, 2026 at 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Shnay was part of the Park Forest recognition for the food pop-up led by Barb Dorman at the First Baptist Church.

January 12, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

There is little Park Forest can do at Auturm Ridge outside of issuing citations, threatening court action and asking for investment.

December 29, 2025 at 5:05 a.m.

Former Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg wrote Cardinal Blase Cupich urging something be done with St. Irenaeus building.

December 28, 2025 at 11:29 a.m.

Park Forest police Officer Tim Jones was remembered Saturday by about 1,000 people, including officers from 30 area departments.

December 26, 2025 at 9:49 a.m.

The services for Park Forest police Officer Tim Jones will include a police and fire salute involving hundreds of area officers.

December 4, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

Tim Jones, a Park Forest police officer, son of the Country Club Hills Chief William Jones, died nearly 10 years after he was shot.

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