Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A fundraiser is set for Monday night for a 10-year officer with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office who recently underwent an extensive heart procedure, only to learn that he is in need of a heart transplant. The event for Officer Nick Paolino, of Chicago, is set to[Read More…]
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Rich Central Alumni Launch ‘Keeping It Real’ For Current Students
From L to R: Arielle Smith, University of Illinois-Champaign; Jackie Guider, University of Illinois-Chicago; Aaron Sandifer, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Ariel Julian, University of Illinois-Champaign, and Victoria Hannett, University of Tennessee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Spearheaded by former Rich Central student body president, Arielle Smith, a group of Rich Central[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Thanks Illinois Schoolchildren for Overwhelming Success of Holiday Card Drive
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today thanked schoolchildren across Illinois for their overwhelming response to the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. The annual drive helps ensure a brighter holiday season for wounded soldiers at Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany. “I salute every child in Illinois who made a holiday[Read More…]
Christmas Told Hilariously Wrong By Children (Video)
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Six In Park Forest File Petitions for Village Board
The Park Forest Village Board room. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Six people filed for office in Park Forest, the last, Georgia O’Neill, who waited in Village Hall until moments before the 5 p.m. filing deadline. Filing to run for mayor are incumbent John Ostenburg, 11 Bigelow Street, and newcomer[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Families to Donate Frequent Flyer Miles to Wounded Servicemembers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2010. On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn encouraged families throughout Illinois to support Operation Hero Miles, a program that benefits servicemembers who were injured in Iraq or Afghanistan. Through the program, people can donate unused frequent flyer miles to allow military families to visit their loved ones recovering in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 20, 2010
Dave Rudolf (center) as one of The Three Wise Guys entertain Friday at Freedom Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2010. If you’ve been procrastinating about doing your holiday shopping, time is quickly running out. You can avoid the crowds at the malls, while finding some interesting and[Read More…]
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus – Must See Video
On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. Over 100 participants in this awesome Christmas Flash Mob. This is a must see!
Statement by Adm. Mike Mullen on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. “I am pleased to see the Congress vote to repeal the law governing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Handling this through legislation preserves the military’s prerogative to implement change in a responsible, deliberate manner. “More critically, it is the right thing to do. No longer will able[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Robert Gates on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates released the following statement on the Senate’s vote to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law: “I welcome today’s vote by the Senate clearing the way for a legislative repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law. “Once this[Read More…]
