Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. (Photo Supplied) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski I grew up in that great period in the history of cinema known as the Seventies. The movies of that time had more of a fierce independence about them, and if the ratings board found something offensive about them,[Read More…]
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Kiwanis of Park Forest Celebrates 60th Annual Pancake Day September 24
Volunteers operate roll out fresh flapjacks at the massive Pankatron. (Photo Supplied) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The public will celebrate with the Kiwanis Club of Park Forest its 60th Annual Pancake Day, Saturday, September 24, 2011, under the big tent in the DownTown Parking Lot next to the Fire Department on[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Secures SBA Disaster Assistance for July Storms and Flooding in Northwest Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state’s request for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration has been approved for several counties in Northwest Illinois that were hit by severe storms and flash flooding July 27-28. The declaration makes low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters[Read More…]
IDOT and Illinois Law Enforcement Demonstration Shows Effects of Impaired Driving
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Division of Traffic Safety along with state and local law enforcement officials today used a controlled training exercise called a “wet lab” to demonstrate the negative effects of alcohol on driving. The demonstration is part of Illinois’ 2011 Labor Day “Drive[Read More…]
American National’s Provide Big Performances at Balmoral Park
Marcus Miller guided GJ Photo Victory to a 1:56.1 score in the $113,000 American National three-year-old colt trot. (Photo Supplied) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 2011 American National Stakes kicked off on Saturday night at Balmoral Park with a pair of six-figure events for diagonally gaited three-year-olds. With a purse of $121,500[Read More…]
Well To Do Guru Rolls In Egyptian Stake
Casey Leonard and Well To Do Guru teamed up for another victory in Friday’s $35,000 Egyptian stake at Maywood Park. (Photo Supplied) Maywood Park-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with among the older pacers here in the Prairie Stake James Gorman’s Well To Do[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 29, 2011
There she is, folks, Hurricane Irene, giving the earth a great big hug. (Photo: NASA) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-August 29, 2011. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will present the ‘2011 Good Egg Awards’ to Regin Oni and Bets Hofsommer during a ceremony in their honor at Village Hall, 350[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Sends IEMA, National Guard Assets to New York State to Help East Coast Hurricane Response
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday deployed personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois National Guard to New York State to help with preparations for Hurricane Irene. Governor Quinn said Illinois stands ready to provide additional assistance to any East Coast states in the path[Read More…]
GoChicago Takes Advantage of Information at Data.Illinois.Gov
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the GoChicago app has been named the state winner of the Apps For Metro Chicago contest, which was launched earlier this summer to engage Illinois’ high-tech entrepreneurial community with the goal of using public data to improve the lives of millions[Read More…]
Gov. Rick Perry Signs National Organization for Marriage Pledge
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011. The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) released the following statement today announcing that Gov. Rick Perry has signed their marriage pledge: “Kudos to Gov. Rick Perry for making it clear: he’s a marriage champion,” said Brian Brown, president of NOM. “The purpose of NOM’s Marriage Pledge is[Read More…]
