Day: October 24, 2009

Local Government Performs Four Very Basic but Important Roles

Commentary By John A. Ostenburg Some time ago, I was asked what local government actually does. Giving the question some thought, I came up with the following response. Local government performs four basic tasks: (1) assuring that citizens respect the rights of one another; (2) providing essential services required to[Read More…]

Street Sweeping Truck Accidentally Crushes Park Forest Man

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: A Park Forest man was accidentally crushed to death in the compressor of a street sweeping truck in Chicago while he apparently was repairing it, officials said Wednesday. Police responded at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday to 1015 W. Pershing Road, where a 37-year-old mechanic for[Read More…]

PSC to Host Family Halloween Party

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and more at Prairie State College (PSC). The 13th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]

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