ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As President Barack Obama moves past his first 50 days in office, over half of Americans (55%) give him positive ratings for the overall job that he is doing, with 17% saying he is doing an excellent job and almost two in five (38%) saying he is doing[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
SSESC Meeting and Mineral Program Report from March
Robert Beadle uses a black light to show the colors of the minerals in various rocks. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met the evening of Tuesday, March 10th at Freedom Hall, Park Forest , IL . Members discussed having a booth this summer at[Read More…]
Sex Column Deserves First Amendment Protection
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director What is it about sex? Ah, let me rephrase that now that I have your interest: What is it about sex and the First Amendment? From censors who attack music — often under misimpressions about sexual[Read More…]
Tommy Hawk to put in Appearance at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event 2009
The Blackhawks’ Tommy Hawk will appear at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Even Fundraiser. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tommy Hawk is a symbol for one of hockey’s most promising teams, and for one night, the Chicago Blackhawks mascot will be on hand to pose for photos at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event Fundraiser[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg Reports from NLC Conference in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Mayor John A. Ostenburg was among approximately 2,500 elected municipal officials from across the country attending the 2009 Congressional City Conference of the National League of Cities (NLC). Mayor Ostenburg provided officials in Park Forest with summary updates from the conference, which he says offered “a[Read More…]
Why We Love Marian Catholic
Commentary by Gary Kopycinski* The last few weeks have been very difficult for all at Marian Catholic High School. The stories that have surfaced in the press have not been kind to our Marian family, but it has caused all of us to reflect on why we love Marian Catholic[Read More…]
BBB Advice on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner is extremely important. Consumers today are more confused than ever about knowing whom they can trust with their money. The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice on finding financial advisors that can be trusted to look out[Read More…]
Pre-K Students Perform ‘Three Little Pigs’
Pre-kindergarten students at the GSU Family Development Center made their own costumes for their upcoming performance of “The Three Little Pigs.” (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Both the morning and afternoon pre-kindergarten classes from the Governors State University Family Development Center in University Park are producing and performing their own[Read More…]
PSC Students Participate in Model Illinois Government
Prairie State College students who participated in Model Illinois Government were (from left to right) Michael Baratta, Lisa Jackson, Thomas Schlaudraff, Camiella Williams, Crystal Alston, and Aron Lowe. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College student Lisa Jackson now knows how President Barack Obama felt when he was a[Read More…]
District 163 Job Fair Coming in April
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will sponsor a Job Fair from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the District Office, 242 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest. Positions to be filled for the 2009-2010 school year include: elementary school teachers instructional and resource special[Read More…]
