Author: Gary Kopycinski

AARP Health Reform Campaign Takes to the Airwaves

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– AARP’s new TV ads begin running as part of its multimillion-dollar national advertising and grassroots push to ensure every American has a choice of doctor and dependable, affordable health insurance. The Association’s paid advertising—available online now—has already begun running on websites, radio and in print publications nationwide earlier[Read More…]

Reading Tutoring Available at GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades six through twelve. “This is a one-to-one program that brings students experiencing reading problems together with teachers who have the skills to help them,” explains Dr. Mary[Read More…]

Rethinking Those ‘Wasteful’ Claims About Government

Commentary By John A. Ostenburg When I hear people at the health care town hall meetings, and in other public gatherings, screaming that they don’t want government to run anything because it’s so darn inefficient, I want to scream myself. As mayor of a municipality of about 25,000 residents, I[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Reports for August 17, 2009

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) 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 by other local[Read More…]

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Live Blogging: Gov. Howard Dean Addresses Netroots Nation on Health Care Reform

Dr. Howard Dean addresses the Netroots Nation convention in Pittsburgh. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) August 14, 2009, 8:40 a.m. CST: Dr. Dean is speaking live.  This story will be updated as the presentation continues. Refresh your screen to get updates. Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)– Gov. Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee,[Read More…]

Online Tool Kit, Other Info Available for Important Health Insurance Debate

Pittsburgh, PA –(ENEWSPF)– Our health insurance system is broken. Skyrocketing health care costs are straining family budgets, threatening American businesses’ viability, and exploding our national deficit. Even Americans with good insurance are finding that they are paying more and more out of pocket for premiums, deductibles, co-payments and they are[Read More…]

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GSU to Implement Energy and Cost Saving Measures

ESG Account Executive Kim Weaver and GSU President Elaine Maimon sign the agreement to implement energy and cost saving measures on campus. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University (GSU), with 7,750 students and more than 1000 employees, is committed to contributing positively to the society and environment of[Read More…]

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Kiwanis Prepares for 58th Annual Pancake Day

Kiwanis volunteers are preparing to once again construct the world-famous Pancatron. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest is hosting its 58th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. under the big tent on Indianwood Blvd. next to the[Read More…]

Friends of the Bark District Fund Established

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Canine lovers now have an opportunity to help the Park Forest Bark District improve. “The Recreation and Parks Department has established a Friends of the Bark District fund,” says Program Supervisor Anna Marie Soloff. Soloff was instrumental in designing and planning the park. With close to 100[Read More…]

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