Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Donald Cardinal Wuerl. (Photo: Catholics for Equality) Will Cardinal Wuerl’s Partisan Politics Jeopardize Catholic Charity? Editor’s Note: When I first met Donald Cardinal Wuerl, he was Father Wuerl, rector of St. Paul’s Seminary in Crafton, PA. I was considering the priesthood and,[Read More…]
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Romney Economics: Bankruptcy and Bailouts at GST Steel (Video)
"What Bain Capital did was not capitalism. It was bad management." "[Bain Capital] issued $125 million of bonds, and out of that $125 million debt, they paid themselves almost $40 million." "They made as much money off it as they could, and they closed it down, they filed for bankruptcy,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Re-Opening of Congress Parkway Bridge
Improved bridge to relieve congestion and enhance traffic flow in Chicago area CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the re-opening of the Congress Parkway Bridge, following two years of repairs to ease congestion and improve safety. Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, area legislators, law enforcement and other[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Cargo Project at O’Hare International Airport
Redevelopment Project Will Create More than 11,000 Permanent Jobs, Job Training Program and Provide Approximately $600 million in Direct Economic Benefit to the Airport; Will Help O’Hare Grow Its Position As One of the World’s Largest Air Cargo Hubs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City[Read More…]
IL Dept on Aging Praises Long-term Care Advocates in Observance of Nursing Home Week
Ombudsmen Improve Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2012. Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., praised advocates and caregivers in observance of National Nursing Home Week. This weeklong awareness campaign, as deemed by the American Health Care Association, runs the week after Mother’s Day[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 14, 2012
Rosemary Piser (far right) and other volunteers plant vegetables at the community gardens project behind the Park Forest Fire Department. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- May 14, 2012. The Park Forest 2012 Summer Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all residents. As you’ll see, there are many[Read More…]
Movie Review: DARK SHADOWS
Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski It’s very clear to me that Christopher Lee made some kind of Faustian deal with Satan when he first played Dracula in 1958. I’m sure that Peter Cushing, his great friend and co-star, is whiling away his time[Read More…]
‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ to Cross $1 Billion Globally in 19 Days
In a recovering economy, people around the globe are flocking to see movies. Walt Disney Studios said in a statement that Marvel’s The Avengers is expected to cross the $1 billion threshold at the global box office on May 13, its 19th day in release. This is the first Marvel[Read More…]
Orchard Drive Traffic Will be Northbound Only for On-Going Construction Beginning on Monday, May 14
Park Forest residents reminded to plan accordingly. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2012. Stage 2 of the Orchard Drive Construction Project in Park Forest will begin on Monday, May 14. During the Stage 2 construction phase, Orchard Drive will become a northbound one-way street from Lakewood to Route 30. Southbound traffic[Read More…]
Governors State Awarding Honorary Doctorates to Charles Lotton, Laurens Grant
Lauren Grant and Charles Lotton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will award honorary doctorates to renowned glass artist Charles Lotton and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Laurens Grant. For the first time, GSU will host two ceremonies on a single day, May 19. Lotton, of Crete, will[Read More…]
