Chicago,IL–(ENEWSPF)– Today, President-elect Barack Obama announced key members of his energy and environment team, including Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy; Lisa Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator; Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Obama Transition Team Statement About Blagojevich
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– President-Elect Barack Obama’s transition released a statement regarding the investigation into their part in the investigation of Gov. Blagojevich. The entire statement follows: "At the direction of the President-elect, a review of Transition staff contacts with Governor Blagojevich and his office has been conducted and completed and is[Read More…]
New eMagazine for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 16, 2008 — With so much dialogue surrounding California’s Prop 8, and other amendment bans across the U.S., this past election year, it’s time to give LGBT couples something to celebrate. Denver-based, DuPark Media, LLC announced today that it will launch the only lifestyle eMagazine (http://www.PrideandBliss.com)[Read More…]
Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan Dies Peacefully, Surrounded by Family, Friends
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan prays at the September 11, 2008 Memorial Service in Park Forest. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Updated December 17 at 11:28 a.m. with wake and funeral information. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Father Daniel O’Sullivan, pastor of St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest, died peacefully at 5:00 p.m. today at St.[Read More…]
Rep. Riley Meets with Constituents
Jim Settles (right) of Park Forest asks Rep. Al Riley a question Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. Al Riley conducted a meeting for constituents Saturday at Olympia Fields Village Hall. During the meeting, Riley fielded questions on a wide variety of issues, including property tax reform, school[Read More…]
BBB Advice on Drawing in Customers for Holidays
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All indications are that consumers will be very careful about their spending this holiday season and will be more vigilant than in recent years in their hunt for bargains and deals. In expectation of weak sales in the coming months, it’s up to retailers to develop creative ways[Read More…]
Physics Graffiti at Marian Catholic
Story updated December 17, 2008, 8:49 a.m. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School Science teacher Bill Feimer displays his “Physics Graffiti” that students created by brainstorming. What is Physics Graffiti? According to Feimer, it’s something that just happened when students were reviewing for the school’s upcoming final exams, "To[Read More…]
Running Club’s Cruise Ready to Heat Up Streets
Runners line up on Westgate near Forest Trail Middle School for a recent running of the PFRPC’sMidwinter Cruise. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you feeling the winter blahs? Are you looking for a local fun running or walking event in your area? Do you like pancakes? If you answered[Read More…]
Registration Continues at Prairie State
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students can earn an associate’s degree at Prairie State College (PSC), allowing them to transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a degree or certificate to begin a career immediately. Registration is underway for the spring 2009 semester, which begins January 20. New and current[Read More…]
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan of St. Irenaeus in St. James Hospice
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan at a 2008 Blessing of the Animals. (Photo: Photobucket) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Father Daniel O’Sullivan is reported to be in Hospice care at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. According to parishioners who have visited with him, his situation does not look good, and it is only[Read More…]
