Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In-person student registration for Matteson School District 162’s 2011-2012 school year will be held at the District Office, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, on the following days: Monday August 8th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 9th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday August 10th[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Harbor Light Hospice Needs Volunteers in the South Suburbs
South Suburbs, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hospice patients residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities need new friends. Patients are waiting for volunteers to visit them on a weekly basis. Patients have long days and are in need of visitors who can read to them, play cards, watch tv and are good[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for July 25, 2011
Officers Jim Kessler and Chris Mannino keep the peace at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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[Read More…]
Balmoral Park: Southland Festival Of Racing Elim’s Headline Saturday Action
Dutch Richman continued his dominance of the state-bred set as he used the passing lane to perfection while taking an incredible final stake elimination. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a week of oppressive heat and humidity in the Chicagoland area the action on the track was just as hot as[Read More…]
Agromod Produce, Inc. Recalls Papaya Because Of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2011. Agromod Produce, Inc. of McAllen, Texas is recalling all Papayas, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons[Read More…]
Free Fighter Wins Off The Turf Stars And Stripes
Arlington Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Frank Mancari’s Free Fighter took the lead in mid-stretch and drew off to win the $100,000 Stars and Stripes Stakes Saturday at Arlington Park. The Mike Reavis-trained son of Out of Place was ridden by Tim Thornton and covered the mile and a half over Polytrack in[Read More…]
Kawasaki Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 Ninja Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2011. Summary: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 Ninja ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) motorcycles. It is possible for a portion of the wiring harness to become pinched between the rear subframe and the rear fender or between the rear subframe and the bolt holding the seat cover.[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: A Bipartisan Approach to Strengthening the Economy (Video/Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2011. For years, the government has spent more money than it takes in. The result is a lot of debt on our nation’s credit card – debt that unless we act will weaken our economy, cause higher interest rates for families, and force us to scale[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Current Situation Around Debt Ceiling
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011 – 6:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I wanted to give you an update on the current situation around the debt ceiling. I just got a call about a half hour ago from Speaker Boehner who indicated that he was going to be walking[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 22, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Master Sgt. Benjamin A. Stevenson, 36, of Canyon Lake, Texas, died July 21 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. [Read More…]
