Day: May 25, 2009

Rich East Band Notes Successful Year

Dave Steppes, Park Forest, displays an award he received at the Rich East High School Band Banquet. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School held its second annual band banquet on Saturday May 16th. There were plenty of family and friends on hand to applaud the band for[Read More…]

Human Rights Campaign Lauds Introduction of Legislation To Provide Fair Tax Treatment For Domestic Partners

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today lauded the introduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.  The bill sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in the Senate and[Read More…]

Occupying Hearts and Minds in Iraq

By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t One of the definitions of the word “occupation” is: the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force. Throughout history, areas or countries occupied by military force have always resisted, and this resistance has caused[Read More…]

When Praying at Graduation, Silence is Golden

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar During a recent trip to Tulsa, Okla., I asked a roomful of high school seniors if they wanted prayer at their graduation. Most said yes, with the notable exception of the student who would actually speak[Read More…]

Home Invasion on Allegheny Ends When Suspects Flee

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Allegheny Street on May 22 at 12:59 a.m. to investigate a report of a home invasion. According to a witness, a suspect came to the kitchen door asking for change for a $20 bill. The resident allowed the suspect[Read More…]

Two Struck by Gunfire on Indiana Street

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Indiana Street on May 12 shortly after 7 p.m. to investigate a report of shots fired with two victims struck by gunfire. Several officers responded to the scene. According to police, one of the alleged victims related that she[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report for May 25, 2009

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]

Park Forest American Legion Announces May Events

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest American Legion will sponsor several events this month, including Monday’s Memorial Day service in Downtown Park Forest: Memorial Day Services Monday, May 25th at 11:00 a.m. Downtown Park Forest Manteno Veteran Dinner Saturday May 30th at 1:30 p.m. Taking place at the Park Forest[Read More…]

Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day

Bill Patterson salutes the flag as Park Forest remembers the fallen Monday. (Photo: Wendy Heise) In and Around Park Forest Week of May 25, 2009 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has been providing event information and for all the positive feedback we are receiving about this column. If[Read More…]

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