October 9 – 15 – National Fire Prevention Week: Protect Your Family from Fire SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011.  This year’s National Fire Prevention Campaign Week is October 9-15, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging families to take time to follow important steps in fire safety. In[Read More…]

Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011.  Do you have e-waste around the house that you don’t know how to recycle?  Drop it off at the Free Electronics Recycling event being held on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parker Jr., High School Parking Lot, 2810 School Street,[Read More…]

Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2011.  On Sunday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover the mysteries of the Calumet when you ‘Bike the Calumet.’ The 12 mile ride will start at Harborside International Golf Course, 11100 S. Doty Ave. East, Chicago. Along the ride, you will see Chicago’s “second[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the Area Humorous Speech contest held on October 7, 2011, Park Forest Toastmaster, George Stapleton (left) took 1st place. George advances to the next level of competition, where he will compete with speakers from the south Chicagoland area. Park Toastmaster Yvonne Bailey (right) participated in the Evaluation contest and[Read More…]

Couples and legal experts testify on economic and legal impacts of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011.  Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-04) held a congressional field forum to investigate the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), specifically the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011.   Super Committee Could Cut Social Security COLAs with “Chained CPI” Change According to multiple sources, Members of Congress on the Super Committee charged with reducing the nation’s budget deficit are considering changing the formula that determines the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for future Social[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2011.  The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard (corner of Lincoln Hwy. and Orchard Drive), Park Forest. “Culture Changes in Long Term Care” will be presented by Becky Haldorson, MS, LNHA,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2011.  The Park Forest Nurses Club will present its 10th annual Seminar on Saturday, October 15 from 9a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel, 9333 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, IL.  “Chaos & Confusion Of Cardiac Drugs (Clarifying By Classifying & Newest Drugs)” will be the[Read More…]

Abraxas performs at the Casino Del Sol, Sept, 2009, Tucson, AZ (SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freedom Hall announces the 2011-2012 Series for the intimate 280-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre in Park Forest. For 35 years, internationally renowned performers have graced the stage to the acclaim of appreciative audiences. Inexpensive tickets, free[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 4, 2011.  Over the past few weeks, hundreds and sometimes thousands of individuals have been protesting around the nation, on Wall Street and here in Chicago. So, it’s a good time to remember that public debate is essential to a free society, but – make sure you know your[Read More…]