Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An Addison man was indicted on a federal charge of being a felon-inpossession of a firearm, federal authorities announced today. The defendant, Mario J. Rainone, was charged with one count of illegally possessing a gun in an indictment returned yesterday by a federal grand jury, announced Patrick J.[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Thomas Folliard, Chief of the Hazel Crest, Illinois Police Department, in announcing the arrest of two men in connection with yesterday’s robbery of over $400,000 from a Garda[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The owners of Orchard Fresh Market are rolling out a novel approach to supporting local organizations. Called the “Community Give-Back Program,” the initiative will give a share of store proceeds to community organizations on an ongoing basis. According to owner Dave Smith, representatives of churches, clubs, schools,[Read More…]

Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director In turning away an appeal from a New Jersey football coach who prayed with his students, the U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed a long-held protection of the religious-liberty rights of individual players and other students. The Court[Read More…]

by Dahr Jamail Inter Press Service BAGHDAD – Prompt medical care is at last on offer in Iraq, for those who can find the dollars for it. “Why would I want to go to government-run hospitals where there is no care, no functioning instruments, long lines, and in the end[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for the summer 2009 term begins March 20 at Prairie State College (PSC). Two eight-week summer sessions are offered. The first session begins May 26 and ends July 16; the second session begins June 8 and ends July 30. The summer course schedule is available online[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is extending an invitation to surrounding communities to join its commitment to recycling and preserving the environment. With the placement of two large collection containers on campus, GSU is asking people to bring their recyclable paper products for deposit. “GSU already has an extensive[Read More…]

Cook County, IL–(ENEWPF)– Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds suburban voters to register to vote before Tuesday, March 10 if they want to participate in the April 7 election. More than 3,000 candidates will be on the April 7 ballots across suburban Cook County. “Registering to vote empowers residents to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association pleased to announce that the 2009 Spring Tall Grass Film Series is scheduled to resume at the Marcus Theatres in Chicago Heights on Sunday, April 19th at 6:30pm. TGAA is awaiting final confirmation of the film titles before mailing the brochure, but the[Read More…]

Ms. Jen Pasyk’s Theology classes at Marian Catholic High School recently held panel discussion on vocations, including faculty members Fr. William O’Mara, Jane Ebner, Jen Pasyk and Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, O.P. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School ‘s Mothers Club will host its annual Senior Showcase/Fashion[Read More…]