Forest Park Review, April 20, 2022
C R I M E
Gun at school report unfounded
Forest Park police found no evidence that a student brought a gun to Forest Park Middle School as was first reported on Monday, April 11 around 10:45 a.m. The school was placed on a hard lockdown after the report, which was initiated when an eighth-grade teacher overheard two students talking about a 9-milimeter pistol. The student who allegedly claimed to have a pistol was brought to a secure office and police were called. Upon further investigation it was determined that the students in question were actually talking about possessing a weapon in the videogame Fortnite that is similar to a 9-milimeter pistol. The lockdown was released shortly after the incident was cleared up.
Man robbed at gunpoint on Blue Line train A man told Forest Park police that two men pointed a gun at him and robbed him on a Blue Line train leaving the Desplaines Avenue terminal on Thursday, April 14 around 6:30 p.m. According to a police report, the man was approached by two men who walked up to him and said, “give me all that [expletive],” with one pointing a gun at the man. The alleged victim turned over his wallet, cash, personal identification and cell
her home. No suspects were immediately identified.
Man calls officers ‘honkeys’
phone, then exited the train at the Harlem Avenue stop. He believed the alleged suspects continued on the train. The man did not report the incident until one day later, telling police officers that his fiancée convinced him to go to the police. His initial plan was, according to the report, to ride the Blue Line until he came across the men who robbed him and “do something stupid.”
‘Mama’ necklace stolen A 64-year-old woman reported that a necklace she ordered from an online retailer had been stolen. The woman arrived at the Forest Park police department on Monday, April 11 and said a $295 gold necklace with the word “mama” had not arrived two days prior, as scheduled. The woman later said she found an empty package that she believed once contained the necklace on the corner near
An irritated and allegedly intoxicated man reportedly harassed police officers and called them “honkeys” while they responded to a noise complaint at his home in the 200 block of Marengo Avenue on April 14. Forest Park police responded to the location for a loud argument that was disturbing the neighbors at around 3 a.m. According to the police report, officers had been dispatched to the location on numerous previous occasions. When they removed one of the alleged offenders from the home, he “yelled and berated officers” then later called them “honkeys and other derogatory remarks.” No arrests were made. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, April 11-17, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.
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Jeff Levin: Our 1st Employee & 40 Years of Loyalty
We often talk about our decadeslong history serving the community. However, we wouldn’t be so deeply rooted without the dedication and loyalty of our team members. In that light, we would like to offer our sincerest congratulations to JEFF LEVIN, who recently celebrated 40 YEARS with McAdam Landscaping. Jeff has been with us since the beginning, and as the first employee to be hired by Rob and Scott, he exemplifies our core value of loyalty. Each day, he brings a wealth of expertise and technical knowledge that are truly unrivaled and second to none. Jeff, words will never be enough to thank you for everything you have brought to McAdam Landscaping. We are sure many of you in the community have met or crossed paths with Jeff at some point over these many years, so please help us in congratulating this incredible milestone. Jeff – we are honored to have you as a part of this team, and as you said, “Maybe I’ll try to be here for another 40 years.” Congratulations and well-deserved! -The entire team at McAdam Landscaping
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