Employers from Education, Finance, Health Care, Retail, Service, Transportation and Utility Industries to Participate Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2012. The National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter (NCBW-MCC) and the Village of Park Forest will host a job fair on Tuesday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.[Read More…]
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Asbestos Confirmed at Chiddix Junior High
Abatement plan needed SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2012. At the request of Community Unit School District #5, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) investigated Chiddix Junior High in Normal after independent air tests confirmed the presence of asbestos in 10 classrooms. To protect the health and safety of students, teachers and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Among Top 10 States for Corporate Locations in National Survey
Illinois Gains Over Last Year’s Ranking CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois and Chicago have been named among the top 10 locations for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois ranked seventh among states, an improvement over last year’s eighth place ranking, and Chicago[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Issues State Disaster Declaration in Harrisburg Following Tornado
Governor Declares Disaster After Touring Damage and Meeting with First Responders HARRISBURG–(ENEWSPF)–February 29, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a state disaster proclamation following a tour of damaged areas in Harrisburg after a tornado devastated parts of southern Illinois Wednesday morning. State resources including the Illinois State Police, Illinois Department[Read More…]
Park Forest Library’s March 8 Potpourri of Lectures to Discuss Health Care Reform Law
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2012. The Park Forest Library’s Potpourri of Lectures series will continue on Thursday, March 8 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Library’s Ringering Room. The Library is located at 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Erika Nelson, Chicagoland Organizer, Campaign for Better Healthcare will discuss “Health Care[Read More…]
The Fellowship Ministry of Faith United Protestant Church to Host 2012 Lenten Season Activity on March 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2012. The Fellowship Ministry of Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock, will host its 2012 Lenten Season activity on Friday, March 16 beginning at 7 p.m. Come out and experience the spirited and uplifting music of the ‘Southland Jazz Collective’ as they present our “Lenten Jazz Vespers.” [Read More…]
After Rumors, SD 227 Board Members Insist Rich East High School Will Not Close
School District 227 board member Shelia Hester-Whorton works to assure members of the public that Rich East High School will not close. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hundreds sporting Rich East-green filled the Rich South High School cafeteria in Richton Park Wednesday night in response to rumors that Rich[Read More…]
BREAKING: Pittsburgh Steelers to Release Hines Ward
Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- The Pittsburgh Steelers issued a statement on their website alerting the public to their intention to release Hines Ward from his contract prior to the start of the 2012 NFL calendar year. The statement follows: “We had a conversation today with Hines Ward and informed him that we plan to[Read More…]
6 Dead in Harrisburg, IL After Early Morning Twisters
Harrisburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2012. The National Weather Service reported that an EF4 tornado struck Harrisburg, Illinois just before 5 a.m. Top winds of 170 mph. were reported. At least six people have been killed. Hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed. Governor Pat Quinn has declared the small[Read More…]
Movie Review: ACT OF VALOR
Jason Cottle in Act of Valor. (PROMOTIONAL PHOTO) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Act of Valor is not a documentary, although it stars actual Navy SEALs, who only go by their ranks and first names in the credits. It puts these actual warriors in a script and situation and lets[Read More…]
