Commentary (A version of this letter appeared in the Fredericksburg, Virginia Free Lance-Star on June 30, 2009) The recent Free Lance-Star editorial (“List full of holes,” June 25, 2009) included a number of inaccurate statements—and critical omissions—about the U.S. government’s consolidated terrorist watch list. Neither the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Alabama School District Agrees To End Illegal Sex Segregation
MOULTON, AL–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2009. The Lawrence County School District in Alabama has agreed to end single-sex classes in public schools after being notified by the American Civil Liberties Union that sex segregated programs are illegal and discriminatory. “We’re very pleased that the Lawrence County School District has agreed to abandon[Read More…]
Putting Sikhs to the ‘Cruel Choice’
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Unless Army officials act quickly, Capt. Kamaljit Singh Kalsi and 2nd Lt. Tejdeep Singh Rattan will soon be compelled to choose between obedience to God and service to country. The two officers wore turbans and beards[Read More…]
Atewologun Named Vice President of Academic Affairs at PSC
Dr. Adenuga Atewologun is PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Adenuga Atewologun as PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces Dr.[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg Stresses Economic Development, Green Efforts in State of Village Address
Mayor Ostenburg (left) enjoys remarks by DuShon Brown at the opening of the Park Forest Bark District. Ms. Brown won the contest to name the dog park. Her daughter Zoe is in front. (Photo: VOPF) Mayor John Ostenburg delivered his annual State of the Village address at the annual luncheon,[Read More…]
Park Forest Prepares for Major Orchard Drive Renovation
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest is laying the groundwork for a major renovation of Orchard Drive north of Sauk Trail. The project will include complete replacement of the road from Lakewood Boulevard north to the Lincoln Highway, and resurfacing from Lakewood south to Sauk Trail. Village Manager Tom Mick said[Read More…]
To the Editor: Enjoyed Clapton/Winwood Concert Review, Fireworks
To the Editor: Thank you for the article about the Clapton/Winwood concert. It was the first time I had been to a concert where no one was introduced – they needed no introductions. I have a hearing aid in one ear and can’t handle a lot of noise and flashing[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for July 6, 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…]
Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair Killed In Nashville Shooting
Nashville, TN–(ENEWSPF)– Nashville police have issued a statement regarding the death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair: Metro Police Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair. McNair and an adult female were found dead this afternoon inside a condominium at 2nd Avenue South[Read More…]
Park Forest Cancels 4th of July Parade
(Photo: Wendy Heise) Fireworks Rescheduled for Dusk Sunday Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest has canceled its 4th of July Parade, according to Community Policing Officer La Tara Chaney. A chilled rain has been falling for most of the day in Park Forest, light at times, but never[Read More…]
