Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010.  What follows is the opening statement of Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to continue to receive testimony relating to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “The Secretary of Defense testified before this Committee on February 2nd that he supported the[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An interview with Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in Park Forest, courtesy the Holiday Star.

The Park Forest Stamp Club is holding its 50th Anniversary Postage Stamp Show. (Photo: morgueFile) Update Monday, April 5: Because of another event taking place at St. Ireneaus Church, the stamp show will only be held on Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday has was previously reported. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Recreation & Parks is offering a motorcoach trip thru Diamond Tours® June 21-25 to Branson, Missouri. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy 5 days, 4 nights and 8 meals and admission to 7 Fabulous Branson Shows. The price is $469.00 per person, based[Read More…]

OXFORD, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2010.  The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against a Mississippi High School that has canceled prom rather than let a lesbian high school student attend the prom with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo to the event. In papers filed with the U.S. District[Read More…]

Board members and staff gathered last June for the grand opening of the Park Forest Bark District. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Program Supervisor Anna Soloff is hoping to raise a shelter at the Park Forest Bark District. In a letter to Bark District members, Soloff is asking for donations[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Spring Tall Grass Art Film Discussion Series is scheduled to open on Sunday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights. Fliers and brochures are now available at the Tall Grass Art Gallery and the Marcus Theatre as well as several local[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Guests and members are encouraged to bring rocks, fossils and minerals for identification and share any travels or hunts they taken part in. The[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2010.  Senator Roland W. Burris unveiled sweeping legislation on March 3rd with five of his Senate colleagues to repeal the seventeen-year old, discriminatory policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the United States military. Senator Burris, a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than 61 million people nationwide generously donate their time and talents to their communities. Prairie State College is seeking nominations for those volunteers living in the college’s district for two community services awards: one award to honor a community member and another to honor a PSC[Read More…]