Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that the Department will accelerate stimulus spending by making $11.37 billion in Title I, IDEA, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) funding, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), available to states one month early to help[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Durbin, Doctors Say Health Reform Needed Now
CHICAGO, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2009. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin stood with Dr. Javette Orgain, the President of the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, at a press conference today to discuss how health insurance reform will help improve the quality of health care. Durbin and others in the U.S. Senate are working[Read More…]
Jacobsen Art Premiers at Salon Artist’s Gallery
Patricia Moore describes the works of Dennis and Laura Jacobsen. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Note: This show has been extended to September 1. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Dennis Jacobsen died five years ago, he left behind thousands of paintings and sketches that had never been shown or sold. His wife, Laura, passed[Read More…]
To the Editor – August 3, 2009: Prayer, Meditation Garden Invitation
To The Editor: Members of the congregation at St. Paul’s Good Shepherd United Protestant Church located on the corner of Lakewood Blvd and Westwood Drive in Park Forest would like to invite everyone to visit our “Prayer and Meditation Garden” which is in front of the church. We get many[Read More…]
PSC Receives Over $5 Million in Capital Improvement Funding
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) was awarded $5,275,000 in capital improvement funding thanks to the efforts of local legislators including Representative Al Riley, 38th District; Representative Anthony DeLuca, 80th District; Representative William Davis, 30th District; Representative David Miller, 29th District; Senator Toi Hutchinson, 40th District; Senator M. Maggie[Read More…]
College of Health and Human Services at GSU Announces Winter 2009 Dean’s List
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University recently recognized 118 undergraduate students who earned a 3.7 grade point average or higher during the Winter 2009 trimester. “I am extremely proud of our students, who have truly brought their dedication, talent, and passion to[Read More…]
Meet Jon Klein, Lou Dobbs’ Apologist-In-Chief
News Analysis By Brian Frederick If it wasn’t already dead, media accountability died this week. While last week was about Lou Dobbs’ ridiculous refusal to relent on his promotion of conspiracy theories about President Obama’s birth certificate, this week was about CNN President Jon Klein’s ridiculous refusal to salvage his[Read More…]
Bixby’s Turns Off Taps
The sign is lit, but the parking lot is empty at Bixby’s Sunday afternoon. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Update 12:52 p.m., August 3, 2009 with comments from owner Skip Schmalz. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Facebook was all atwitter Saturday and Sunday with rumors that Bixby’s in Park Forest was closing. Residents and members[Read More…]
Should Schools Ban Teachers in Religious Garb?
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski breathed new life into an old debate when he signed a law on July 16 protecting religious freedom for all workers — except for teachers in public schools. Sikhs, Muslims, Jews, Seventh-day[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 3, 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…]
