Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thousands of people in the Prairie State College (PSC) district give generously of their time and talent to make the community a better place.  To honor these individuals, PSC is accepting nominations for two community service awards, one to honor a community member and another to honor[Read More…]

Part of the archive collection of the Park Forest Historical Society. (SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Historical Society and the Park Forest Public Library will present a display on Thursday April 25, 2013 from 10 a.m. into the afternoon to promote awareness of Preservation Week, April 21-27, 2013, sponsored[Read More…]

PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2013. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) will screen Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s movie ‘Cook to Live!’ on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. Joel Fuhrman, M.D., is frequently seen on Channel 11 TV. The film will help you learn how to[Read More…]

TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(ENEWSPF)–– April 19, 2013.   On Saturday April 20(th) , activists and cannabis enthusiasts will gather in cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax and Yellowknife. It is hoped the events will be a watershed moment for cannabis law reform as Canadians seek to follow[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Tell Your U.S. Rep. to Co-Sponsor Cicilline Resolution Opposing the Chained CPI This week, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives expressing clear opposition to using the chained CPI method to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security benefits. In[Read More…]

Raleigh, NC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2013. World War II Marine combat veteran Samuel Winstead, who is riding his bicycle on a 350 mile Ride for Peace, is accepting applications for co-riders to join his anti-war journey that leaves Sunday April 28th from Raleigh, NC bound for Washington, DC. Mr. Winstead blazed this[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2013. Get NORML this 4/20 with one of the dozens of events being hosted across the country by our affiliate groups. There are events going on across the country including festivals, concerts, comedy shows, softball tournaments, and more. Check out some of these activities on the list[Read More…]

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013.  The nation’s annual food safety report card is out and it shows that 2012 rates of infections from two germs spread commonly through food have increased significantly when compared to a baseline period of 2006-2008, while rates of most others have not changed during the same[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2013.  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) would like to warn motorists against driving into flood waters and urges extra caution on the roads today. Flood warnings and watches are in place throughout the state, causing flooding on numerous roads, and temporary road closures. As of mid-morning, most[Read More…]