Have you ever wondered why the automobile industry has not made too much of an effort to make hybrid vehicles other than Toyota?  I have often wondered this myself.  With gas prices over $4 a gallon, I would think automobile manufacturers would be rushing to the drawing boards to find[Read More…]

Blog Commentary Have you ever noticed that when one thing crumbles soon after a ripple effect occurs. For example, the economy which is in such bad shape, General Motors was forced to close down several plants in the United States and elsewhere just to stay afloat. From what I heard, the[Read More…]

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Chicago Heights , IL—(ENEWSPF)— Prairie State College Board members met in a special session last week to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Heights Police Department, which is the beginning phase in the implementation of a trained police force at PSC. The Intergovernmental Agreement plan has been in process[Read More…]

Lately, I have noticed that there are gas stations around the community that are closing in these hard economic times.  I wonder if instead of raising gas prices any further, some stations are closing there doors for good, or at least until the economy gets better.  I believe that there[Read More…]

The 2008 Ford Focus. (Photo: Ford.com) A Review "Car Talk" with Jonathan Pitman Who said anything about Ford giving up in the design of vehicles department? The new 2008 Focus exemplifies Ford’s latest achievement with looks that are bound to appeal to consumers. My first impression was “Wow, what a[Read More…]

Peotone, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office continues to actively investigate an alleged "puppy mill" discovered earlier this month in Peotone Township. According to Chuck Pelkie, spokesman for the State’s Attorney’s Office, no charges have been filed in connection with the case. “The original case started in Cook County[Read More…]

Dr. Paul McCarthy laughs with his wife Sande at a reception in his honor. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than one hundred people attended a reception at Prairie State College to pay tribute to now former President Paul McCarthy’s career and legacy. Many saw the ceremony as uplifting,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At the first Prairie State College board meeting since the departure of President Paul McCarthy, Interim President David A. Brownell expressed to the board his mission while at Prairie State College and what he sees as the role of the Trustees. “I have the greatest respect for[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— It’s been a somber week at Prairie State College as popular President Paul McCarthy notified the college that he will resign from his position effective February 1. McCarthy has accepted a job as president of El Centro College located in Dallas, Texas, where he previously served as[Read More…]