(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich South the Rich Central High School Band Departments announce a collaborative event as they proudly present world renowned drummer Lewis Nash with the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble. This is the fourth year having this electrifying NIU Jazz Band, MarcyJo Chachakis of Rich[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
NBC 5 Exclusive: Quinn to Pick Sheila Simon (Video and Story)
From NBC 5 Chicago: The daughter of former United States Sen. Paul Simon appears to be Gov. Pat Quinn‘s pick for lieutenant governor, Springfield sources tell Ward Room. Simon, who has described her own chances of being a nominee "a long shot", is a former member of the Carbondale City[Read More…]
District 163 Schools Win Spotlight Award
School District 163. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois State Board of Education has named three Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 schools 2009 Spotlight Schools. The schools include Mohawk Intermediate Center, 21st Century Preparatory Center and Beacon Hill Primary Center. Mohawk has received the designation for five[Read More…]
House Passes Senate Changes to Health Care Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The House has voted to pass the Senate changes to the Reconciliation bill by a vote of 220 – 207. The bill now goes to President Obama for signature. Source: house.gov
2 Charged With Invading Carpentersville Home, Kidnapping 5-Year-Old For Cash
From the Chicago Tribune: Police have arrested two men who authorities said forced their way into a Carpentersville home, bound a couple and their 5-year-old child and then took the child with them while they took money out of the couple’s bank account. Police said Antonio Espino, 22, of the[Read More…]
Actor Dennis Hopper Dying of Cancer
From CNN: If Dennis Hopper attends the dedication of his star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame Friday, it may be the last time his fans see the actor alive. Hopper is dying of prostate cancer, according to documents filed in his divorce case this week. Hopper, 73, is too weak[Read More…]
Representative Slaughter Statement on Technical Fixes to Reconciliation Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) managed the debate on the rule to bring to a vote the fixes to the health care reconciliation package. Below are her remarks. Madam. Speaker the disturbing atmosphere that we’ve seen around the Capitol recently is alarming. The rash of ominous[Read More…]
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Amended Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Several Additional Products That Contain Pepper
San Antonio, TX–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of additional products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are in addition to products announced earlier in press releases dated 3/17/200 and[Read More…]
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chilli Man Seasoning Mix
San Antonio, TX–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.today announced a voluntary recall of Chilli Man Branded Seasoning Mix because it contains a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall does not involve any Chilli Man Brand canned chili products.[Read More…]
March is Problem Gambling Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Illinois agencies that regulate gaming in Illinois recognize that for some people the fun and excitement of winning a little extra money at the races, casinos, or by playing the lottery can become unhealthy. But, it may be difficult to tell in some cases whether or not[Read More…]





