Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today lauded the introduction of the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The bill sponsored by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in the Senate and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Occupying Hearts and Minds in Iraq
By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t One of the definitions of the word “occupation” is: the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force. Throughout history, areas or countries occupied by military force have always resisted, and this resistance has caused[Read More…]
When Praying at Graduation, Silence is Golden
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar During a recent trip to Tulsa, Okla., I asked a roomful of high school seniors if they wanted prayer at their graduation. Most said yes, with the notable exception of the student who would actually speak[Read More…]
Home Invasion on Allegheny Ends When Suspects Flee
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Allegheny Street on May 22 at 12:59 a.m. to investigate a report of a home invasion. According to a witness, a suspect came to the kitchen door asking for change for a $20 bill. The resident allowed the suspect[Read More…]
Two Struck by Gunfire on Indiana Street
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Indiana Street on May 12 shortly after 7 p.m. to investigate a report of shots fired with two victims struck by gunfire. Several officers responded to the scene. According to police, one of the alleged victims related that she[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for May 25, 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…]
Park Forest American Legion Announces May Events
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest American Legion will sponsor several events this month, including Monday’s Memorial Day service in Downtown Park Forest: Memorial Day Services Monday, May 25th at 11:00 a.m. Downtown Park Forest Manteno Veteran Dinner Saturday May 30th at 1:30 p.m. Taking place at the Park Forest[Read More…]
District 163 Celebrates 60 Years Wednesday
School Disctrict 163 celebrates 60 years on Wednesday. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 is marking its 60th anniversary this year with a celebration of its success from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 27, at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson Street,[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Physical Therapy Open House
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an open house for individuals interested in learning more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) degree programs on Tuesday, June 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., in room D-34000. The DPT[Read More…]
Giannoulias Inspires Graduates at PSC Commencement Ceremony
Prairie State College graduates receiving an award at commencement were: Justin Doup, Ivy Green, Lisa Jackson, and Blanca Martinez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias encouraged the graduates of Prairie State College (PSC) to focus on the values of hope, opportunity, compassion, and courage to guide[Read More…]
