CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will distribute nearly $4 million in federal recovery funding to improve school cafeterias in some of Illinois’ neediest schools. The competitive grants were awarded to 84 districts to purchase equipment for 254 schools that will[Read More…]
Day: July 29, 2009
Dorel Recalls Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Seats
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting consumers of a recall involving certain Dorel Juvenile Group’s Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraints. Dorel is recalling the child restraints because of attachment difficulties between the infant carrier and the base. If the carrier is improperly mounted[Read More…]
Na’ama Rose Dance Center, Sambiatico, at Main Street Nights Tonight
Sambiatico and the Na’ama Rose Dance Center perform tonight in Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grab a blanket, pack a snack and position yourself in the Park Forest DownTown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for seven FREE nights of entertainment. Refreshments will be sold. Performances last approximately[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Job Readiness Workshops
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During these uncertain economic times, Prairie State College (PSC) is reaching out to district residents by offering free Job Readiness Workshops. The Job Readiness Workshops are designed to help individuals improve their job-seeking skills and job development strategies. The workshops will help participants develop a comprehensive approach[Read More…]
Health Department: Next School Physicals Offered August 1st
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department is offering school physical examinations to area children in preschool, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades. These physicals are required for enrollment in schools and participation in sports. The available dates to schedule an appointment for your child/children are: Saturday, August 1: 9 am[Read More…]
Meet the Birthers: This Is Who Lou Dobbs Is Mainstreaming
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In recent days, on both radio and TV, CNN host Lou Dobbs has provided cover for conspiracy theorists who claim that President Obama lacks a valid birth certificate and is therefore ineligible to be president. Specifically, Dobbs has repeatedly said that Obama needs to “produce a[Read More…]