Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today sued a Chicago area man for fraudulently marketing acai berry dieting schemes online, as part of a national crackdown with the Federal Trade Commission against affiliate marketers that con consumers into purchasing weight loss products through phony news websites. Madigan filed suit[Read More…]
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House Of Representatives Seeks To Intervene In Bereaved Spouse’s Challenge To Discriminatory ‘Defense Of Marriage Act’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. Republican leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday moved to intervene in a lawsuit against the federal government brought by 81-year-old Edith “Edie” Windsor for failing to recognize her marriage to her spouse and partner of 44 years, Thea Spyer. Windsor, who legally married Spyer in Canada[Read More…]
Smart-Tracks Family Center Opens in DownTown Park Forest (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Denise Richardson of Smart-Tracks Family Center talks about her business after the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at her business April 18, 2011. Stop by to learn inquire about any software applications you still must learn.
Marian Catholic Announces Environmental Plan: ‘Caring for God’s Resources’
Leadership from Marian Catholic’s Generation Green, along with co-moderators and members of the Board of Directors ad hoc Environmental Committee, discuss the “Caring for God’s Resources” plan at a recent meeting. Seating is Don Murday, Carlee Wieser ’11 (Schererville, Ind.), and Johnathon Brodeur ’12 (Steger). Standing is Jennifer Clifford ’88,[Read More…]
Chicago Architecture – Then and Now
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The GSU Honors Program continues its special community lecture series with The 1909 Burnham Plan Then and Today: Chicago Architectural and Spatial Development. Jennifer Masengarb, the Chicago Architectural Foundation’s Senior Director of Educational Research, will lead the free presentation on Wednesday, April 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Action Sertoma Club Slated for July 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Action Sertoma Club is having their 11th Annual Golf Outing on July 13th 2011, at the Silver Lake Country Club. We are asking the area businesses and residents to assist us with donations to our event. The Action Club supports the Sertoma Centre, Inc., and other local charities[Read More…]
Diversity Dinner at Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Second Annual Rich East High School Diversity Dinner, is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the school, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. All students, faculty, family and friends of the Rocket community are welcome to attend. In addition to a fantastic variety of ethnic[Read More…]
Rich East Hosts IHSA State Organizational Band Contest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, hosted the IHSA State Organizational Contest, on Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There were a total of 11 schools represented, including all three Rich Township School District 227 schools. Admission to this contest was free[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole Students Learn About Farming in Illinois
St. Lawrence O’Toole students sort seeds during a presentation by the Cook County Farm Bureau. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mrs. DeLaurentis, a representative from the Cook County Farm Bureau, visited the fourth and fifth graders at Lawrence O’Toole School in Matteson on April 15 to present "Ag in the Classroom,"[Read More…]
IEMA Encourages Earthquake Preparedness on Anniversary of 2008 Quake in Southeastern Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. Three years ago, Illinois residents were reminded of the earthquake risk in the Central U.S. when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred. Centered near the southeastern Illinois town of Mt. Carmel, the April 18, 2008, quake caused minimal damage but was felt by people as far away as[Read More…]
