WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2011. In an email sent today, President Obama announced that the American public will once again be invited to nominate candidates for the Citizens Medal, the nation’s second highest civilian award. For over 40 years, the Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized “citizens of the United States of[Read More…]
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IEMA, FEMA and SBA Begin Flood Damage Assessments in Southern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2011. 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 recent flooding. Information gathered during the damage assessment will be used by[Read More…]
St. Agnes Church, 11 A.M. Choir, Chicago Heights, 2nd Sunday of Lent 2011 (Video)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the second Sunday of Lent, enjoy the 11:00 a.m. choir at St. Agnes Parish. The mandolin/guitar player is the editor and publisher of eNews Park Forest. The singers are incredible. On every song. Thanks to director Carl Opat and the congretation at St. Agnes, and to[Read More…]
Village Board Scheduled To Act On Several Measures
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Village Board is set to act on several items at its regular meeting on May 16. Among the items included on the agenda that are up for a vote (taken from the agenda): A Resolution of the Village of Park Forest Approving Class 8[Read More…]
Grow Up In Park Forest? Facebook Has Just The Group for You
Grew up in Park Forest had 2,183 very active “Friends” as of this writing. (Graphic: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Did you grow up in Park Forest? Many who did have found each other on Facebook on a page of the same name. As of Sunday evening, the page Grew[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 16, 2011
A patron at the Park Forest Farmers Market looks over potted plants and flowers. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2011. Come out and see what thousands of Park Forest students experience each year at the Wetlands Discovery Center during the Environmental Science Expo that will be held on[Read More…]
IL Alliance for Retired Americans to Rally Monday Against Congressman Paul Ryan’s Budget Proposals
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2011. The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans and its coalition partners ADAPT, Citizen Action/Illinois and Move On will rally in protest against Congressman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget proposals. The rally will take place on Monday, May 16 at 11 a.m. outside the Palmer House, 17 East Monroe Street,[Read More…]
BBB Alerts Heavily Promoted Debt Action Plans May Sink Consumers Instead of Helping Them Stay Afloat
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Offers to help consumers out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling economic times. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to know the differences among the heavily promoted action plans, including debt negotiation, debt settlement and debt elimination. Without understanding the differences, consumers could end up making[Read More…]
GSU Education Administration Program Cohort Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Educational Administration with coursework leading to Type 75 Certification before upcoming ISBE Principal Redesign changes are implemented should attend an information session hosted by Governors State University at Lincoln-Way Central High School. The session will be held[Read More…]
FATHER’S DAY OUTING with NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago Far South Suburban Branch of the NAACP is holding a Father’s Day fundraiser at Wendy’s, 170 W. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL, on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. There will be plenty of food available for purchase. "It’s a family[Read More…]
