WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was joined by U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Al Franken (D-MI), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Food and Drug Administration[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Speech Team Captures Two IHSA State Championships
Earning medals at the IHSA State Championships are Jaboukie Young-White, Kyle Fitzgerald, and Zach Henry. (photo credit Mary Henry) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Relying on the talent and effort of team veterans Jaboukie Young-White (Harvey), Zach Henry (Lansing), and Kyle Fitzgerald (Park Forest), the Marian Catholic Speech Team placed sixth overall[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Inducts New Members to Hall of Fame
The 2012 Marian Catholic Hall of Fame awardees are Judith Welsh ’68, Rev. William O’Mara, Dennis ’82 and Kristin Depeder ’82 Cortes, Ann Healey Bowen ’87, and James Poynton ’85. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)-The Normandy Room of Olympia Fields Country Club was the site for the 18th Annual Marian[Read More…]
Mayor: Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set for March 6
Mayor John Ostenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a release from Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg: At a few meetings over the last several months, citizens who serve on my Mayor’s Citizens Advisory Council (MCAC) have stated that we need more Neighborhood Watch activity in our Village. In[Read More…]
Illinois Building Blocks Pilot Program Awards Qualified Park Forest Home Buyers $10,000
Park Forest one of six communities selected to participate in program Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has been selected to be one of six pilot communities to participate in a new program created by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to address the housing foreclosure crisis. This program, known as[Read More…]
‘MARIAN MADNESS’ Final Four Basketball Event
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All the excitement of March Madness will peak at Marian Catholic High School’s 10th annual “MARIAN MADNESS” NCAA Tournament celebration on Saturday, March 31 in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P. Leadership Center. The event will feature the Men’s NCAA Final Four contests broadcast live from New[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at Northwestern University School of Law
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2012. As prepared for delivery Thank you, Dean [Daniel] Rodriguez, for your kind words, and for the outstanding leadership that you provide – not only for this academic campus, but also for our nation’s legal community. It is a privilege to be with you today – and to[Read More…]
IEMA, FEMA and SBA Begin Tornado Damage Assessments in Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Staff from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) arrived in Southern Illinois today to begin documenting damage to homes and businesses from tornadoes that hit the area Feb. 29. Information gathered during the damage[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Pursues Economic Development Opportunities in Canada
First Visit by Governor in 15 Years Will Help Promote Illinois Trade, Business and Tourism TORONTO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn is in Canada today on an economic development visit where he is promoting Illinois’ trade and business opportunities, as well as tourism and life sciences industries. This is the[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Needs Volunteers For Increased Hours and Work On Archival Collection
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2012. The Park Forest Historical Society announces the hours of the 1950s Park Forest House Museum are now Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m. The society needs many more volunteers to cover open hours and to open by appointment. The 1950s Park Forest House[Read More…]
