University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Leadership Dialogue series sponsored by the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) at Governors State University is designed to develop an understanding the meaning of courage and the strength of endurance. On January 24, Dr. Paul Craig will lead a thought-provoking discussion of leadership and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Small Print Trapping Those Wanting a Smaller Waist
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ads promoting pills containing Brazilian Acai Berry for weight loss are very common online. Trial samples of the products are touted as “risk free” for only shipping and handling charges by credit card. However, at the bottom of the ads, in print smaller than most people would ever[Read More…]
Get Organized and Reduce Stress
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Disorganization can lead to much more than just losing keys or the remote control. It can add stress that is both unhealthy and unnecessary. Professional organizer, Karen McGregor believes applying organization skills can lead to more time, more space, and more energy for other activities. And increased[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Founded at GSU
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From symphonies to rock concerts and from Bill Cosby to Shakespeare, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University has been the leader in bringing quality entertainment to the south suburbs for more than a decade. Now The Center itself is getting into the[Read More…]
Park Forest Forced to Limit Road Salt to Major Intersections
(Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Department of Public Works is urging residents to use extreme caution when driving on less-traveled roads in Park Forest. According to Village officials, due to salt shortages, only main routes, intersections, hills and curves will be salted. This practice will remain indefinitely.[Read More…]
How Much Should Site Owners Control Free Speech Online?
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director So who gets to say, You can’t say — or show — that, and make it stick? Well, the First Amendment provides that the government cannot easily control what we say or otherwise express in public,[Read More…]
Investigators Suspect Arson in Vacant House Fire on Apache
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Investigators with the Park Forest Fire Department suspect arson in a vacant house fire that occurred last week in the first block of Apache Street. Police were dispatched to 28 Apache Street on January 6 at 7:12 p.m. to investigate a report of a structure fire. On[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – January 12, 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…]
Why I Voted to Impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich
State Rep. Greg Harris (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary by State Rep. Greg Harris (D) 13th District Review the evidence and exhibits for yourself As I am sure you know, the House of Representatives voted 114-1 to impeach Rod Blagojevich, the Governor of Illinois. This is not a matter that any Member[Read More…]
March 3 Primary, April 7 general set for 5th Congressional District Special Election
$250K savings by combining with April 7 Consolidated Election Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Dates have been set for the5th Congressional District special election: a March 3 primary and a general election on April 7. Cook County Clerk David Orr and Chicago Board of Elections Executive Director Lance Gough recommended the dates to[Read More…]
