DePaul University/Ryan Johnson Educator Erin Mason, other experts to discuss topic May 2 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Children living in poverty with mental health issues may adopt a negative worldview and be marginalized by society, according to a DePaul University education scholar. “Our society continues to promote strong negative stigma around[Read More…]
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Wizards Statement on Jason Collins’ Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. The following statement is from Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld on behalf of the team: “We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly. He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate[Read More…]
Statement by President Bill Clinton on Jason Collins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. I have known Jason Collins since he was Chelsea’s classmate and friend at Stanford. Jason’s announcement today is an important moment for professional sports and in the history of the LGBT community. It is also the straightforward statement of a good man who wants no more[Read More…]
Meet Kaylie Fisher, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Kaylie Fisher. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces New Human Services Digital Record System Saves Time and Resources
Will Eliminate Seven Million Documents per Year and Reduce Client Response Time from Days to Seconds CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced a new digital record system at the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) that will eliminate more than seven million documents per year is already reducing[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 29, 2013
Time is running out to get your 2013-2014 vehicle sticker before paying a premium! (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-April 29, 2013. Attention all Park Forest procrastinators – vehicle stickers for the 2013-2014 period must be purchased and displayed on all vehicles registered in Park Forest by April 30, 2013. The[Read More…]
‘Generation Green’ Implements Electronic Recycling at Marian Catholic High School
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Generation Green, a student-run recycling program at Marian Catholic High School, is sponsoring the 2nd annual Community Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at Marian Catholic High School’s parking lot. If it plugs in the wall, Generation Green will[Read More…]
Rep. Riley Measure Targets Metra Fare Hikes
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- To help address any substantial fare increases proposed by Chicagoland’s suburban commuter rail system, state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, passed legislation through the House of Representatives requiring Metra to appear before the General Assembly before boosting ticket prices, according to a release from Riley’s office.[Read More…]
Park Forest Trustee Election Narrows Considerably
The Park Forest Village Board Room. (ENEWSPF) Complete results available here. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The race for Village Trustee in Park Forest has narrowed considerably since the April 9 election. There is now only a 6 vote difference between third and fourth place candidates JeRome Brown and Tiffani Graham, respectively.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Declares a Disaster in Four Additional Counties
Clark, Crawford, Lawrence and Warren Counties Added to Disaster Declaration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday added Clark, Crawford, Lawrence and Warren counties to the state disaster declaration, bringing the number of counties with expanded access to state emergency resources to 48. The declarations also allow the state to[Read More…]
