If you have children on, in or around your property, growing the lawn organically is the only safe method. Safe Lawns By Paul Tukey WITH THE LAWN CARE NATION fixated on the so-called four-step plan perpetuated in the past generation by the chemical fertilizer and pesticide industry, one of the[Read More…]
Day: March 13, 2011
PSC Forensics Team shines at 2011 IIFA State Tournament
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College’s (PSC) Forensics Team continued its hot streak at the 2011 Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association State Tournament on March 4 and 5 at Northern Illinois University, with team members earning accolades in five different categories. Nadia Crawley, of Lynwood, competed against opponents from four-year institutions[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Heather Klain
Heather Klain. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased once again to present our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing Heather Klain, a 9-year resident of Park Forest who loves her Independent Studies/Psychology and World History Honors. She has been accepted at at[Read More…]
GSU Sculpture Park Artist Awarded National Medal of Arts
Sculptor Mark di Suvero receives the 2010 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama at an East Room ceremony at the White House on March 2, 2011. Managed by the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Physical Therapy Program Open House
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an open house for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) degree programs on Tuesday, April 7, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., in room D34000 on the[Read More…]
Resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. Statement by Secretary of State Clinton It is with regret that I have accepted the resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. PJ has served our nation with distinction for more than three decades, in uniform and as a civilian.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 13, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Andrew M. Harper, 19, of Maidsville, W. Va., died March 11, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 3rd[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update (13 March 2011 21:45 CET)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–13 March 2011. The Japanese authorities have informed the IAEA that radioactivity levels at the site boundary of the Onagawa nuclear power plant have returned down to normal background levels. The first (ie lowest) state of emergency was reported at the plant earlier on Sunday after an increased level[Read More…]
Earthquake in Japan and Pacific Tsunami: How You Can Help
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2011. On Friday, March 11 an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated parts of northern Japan. Initial reports indicate that over 1,000 people have lost their lives. Millions of people have been affected by the disaster. InterAction member organizations have strong partnerships with civil society groups in Japan who[Read More…]
Local Clubs and Organizations Turn Out To Welcome New Residents
Park Forest Ambassador Les Moore (left) helps fill plates at Friday’s new resident event. Director of Community Relations is center, and Ambassador Toni Cox is to her right. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest held a welcome event for new residents at the Holiday Star[Read More…]