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[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Anti-Racism Training Held at Marian
Participants in the Anti-Racism workshop listen to Anne Stewart of Crossroads Ministry. The event was held in the school chapel.(Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— 45 members of the Marian Catholic High School community took part in a 2½ day anti-racism conference this past weekend. The training, "Understanding & Analyzing Systemic[Read More…]
School District 162 Honors 92 Young Scholars
92 students from School District 162 were inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame at a luncheon June 4 at the Matteson Holiday Inn. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— School District 162 inducted 92 graduating students into its first-ever Academic Hall of Fame on June 4 at a luncheon at[Read More…]
Rain Gardens to Make Splash In Park Forest
Installed rain garden, Chicago, IL. (Photo: RainGardenNetwork.com) Updated June 12, 2007, 11:53 a.m. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— With environmental concerns sweeping the nation, the Environment Conservation Commission of Park Forest doesn’t want to be left behind. On Friday, June 30th, there will be a demonstration of an economically friendly and water[Read More…]
Soulforce Opposes Nomination of James Holsinger for Surgeon General
Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 7, 2007 — Soulforce today expressed deep concern over the nomination of Dr. James Holsinger for United States Surgeon General. "As the leading spokesperson for matters of public health, the Surgeon General should be guided by sound medical science, not religion-based bigotry," said Soulforce Executive Director[Read More…]
Long-Term Weight Loss Requires More than Diet
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 6, 2007 — Studies are proving that dieting is often only a temporary stop on the path to weight loss. Most recently, studies have shown that after losing weight, people often relapse into old habits, including poor diet and little or no exercise. Physicians have[Read More…]
The Buzz About Eating Cicadas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Taking an afternoon stroll down almost any street in Park Forest, it’s almost impossible to miss the sometimes deafening buzz of the cicadas. Hearing reports that some in the area might be dining on the flying critters, a.k.a. periodical cicadas, eNews Park Forest sought some local expert[Read More…]
Police Report – June 4, 2007
Photo: Morguefile.com 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 media. An arrest does[Read More…]
Production Ends At Historic Windsor Casting Plant
During the last 73 years, the Windsor Casting Plant has produced more than 50 million cylinder block castings and crankshafts for Ford engines. Windsor Casting Plant employees have demonstrated leadership in their dedication to quality, environmental stewardship and their commitment to the community. Ford is moving away from in-house casting[Read More…]
Second Sight Deserves First Amendment Protection
By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center Let's gaze deeply into our national crystal ball and look in on the latest flap in Livingston Parish, La. We just may see an unexpected, but nonetheless important, constitutional message. The parish council – called a county council in most areas – voted unanimously[Read More…]
