Frankfort, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In preparation for an article that will be published later, I am posting video from Friday prayers at the American Islamic Association in Frankfort, IL. The Imam reciting is Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed. His bio from the AIA’s Web site reads: Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed was born and raised in[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation–Grandparents Day 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents. These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down through generations. On National Grandparents Day, we honor[Read More…]
Judge: Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Unconstitutional
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of gay and lesbians. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government’s "don’t ask,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club To Hold Annual Smorgasbord
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will hold its annual smorgasbord on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). Guest speaker, Lois Roelofs, PhD, RN., Professor Emerita, Trinity Christian College, will discuss[Read More…]
Park Forest Kiwanis Prepares To Release the Pankatron 2010 (Video)
Members of the Kiwanis of Park Forest prepare for the 59th Annual Pancake Day. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis of Park Forest is preparing for the return of the Pankatron when it hosts its 59th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 25, under the big tent in downtown[Read More…]
Park Forest Holds 33rd Consecutive Labor Day Race: The Scenic 5 and More
A runner at the three mile mark with his wife. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Labor Day in Park Forest saw the 33rd annual running of a race through town. The Scenic 5 and More kicked off at 8 a.m. with just over 300 runners registered for the race.[Read More…]
Photographs from the 2010 Park Forest Scenic 5 and More
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest presents the following photo galleries from the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More on its Facebook page. Photographs by Gary Kopycinski and Susan Brazzale. Scenic 5 and More – The Race Park Forest Scenic 5 and More – I Scenic 5 and More Volunteers[Read More…]
Review: The Last Exorcism
Patrick Fabian as Reverend Cotton Marcus and Ashley Bell as Nell Sweetzer in The Last Exorcism. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Review By Bernie Jablonski (There are no spoilers here, so read on!) I’m not sure, but I’m starting to think that the fake documentary genre is trapped in a corner. And[Read More…]
Church Ladies of St. Irenaeus Parish to Host Community Rummage Sale
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2010. The Church Ladies of St. Irenaeus Parish will host a Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be tables both inside and outside with lots of great stuff for sale — some of it may even have[Read More…]
Enhanced Travel Website to Help Steer Midwest Motorists
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2010. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that Illinois along with the other Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance (LMIGA) partners are launching a new travel website to enhance services provided by the Gateway Traveler Information System. Formerly known as the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Priority[Read More…]
