Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, will be offering free community classes on Saturday, March 6. Among the class offerings are: linear algebra, computer science, reading, physical fitness, hands-on-cooking, chorus and personal finance. Participants can sign up for a single class or all three.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Marian Speech Earns Two 3rd-Place State Finishes
Marian Catholic junior Adam King and sophomore Zach Henry placed third in Humorous Duet Acting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) King & Nunn, Performance in Round among IHSA’s best Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Performance in the Round continued its strong tradition with a Third Place IHSA State finish on Feb.[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosts Juried Student Art Exhibition
“Evidence of a Designer that Cares” painted by Alea N. Shea, student at Kankakee Community College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host the 2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition, from March 4 through 26, in the Visual Arts Gallery. This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for March 1, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station in winter. (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 of police reports than is reported[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Devon Walker, 22, Killed in Lynwood Hit-And-Run
Lynwood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: One man is dead and his cousin is in critical condition following a hit-and-run accident early this morning outside a roller rink in south suburban Lynwood, police said. According to a release from the Lynwood Police Department, the accident happened about 2:18 a.m. this[Read More…]
IL House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Protects Access to ‘Preschool for All’ Program for At-Risk Children
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010. This week, legislation sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) which prevents a significant number of Illinois’ at-risk children from losing access to high quality preschool and developmental services was passed out of the House Elementary and Secondary Eduction Committee. The bill preserves the Preschool[Read More…]
How Big Is An 8.8 Earthquake?
How big is an earthquake measuring 8.8? You might have wondered that after the massive earthquake in Chile yesterday. Some perspective from Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer: I’ll note that the magnitude scale doesn’t translate perfectly to energy released, but roughly speaking an 8.8 quake releases the energy equivalent of[Read More…]
Rep. Trent Franks: Blacks Better Off Under Slavery
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Arizona Congressman Trent Franks told blogger Mike Stark that African Americans were much better off under slavery. Franks, the most conservative member of the Republican caucus, who has in the past called the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision "the greatest holocaust in the history of mankind," is[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. This afternoon, President Obama spoke with President Michelle Bachelet to express his condolences for the losses Chile suffered as a result of this morning’s tragic earthquake. The President commended President Bachelet for the Chilean government’s response to the disaster and recognized Chile’s capacity and expertise in[Read More…]
Oxfam Send Staff to Respond to Chilean Earthquake
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2010. Oxfam is today sending a team of water engineers and logisticians from Colombia and senior humanitarian staff from its centre in Mexico in response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today. Oxfam is also contacting partners in the country so that the agencies response[Read More…]
