(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College nursing students (back, left to right) Brittany Brownlee, of St. John, Ind.; Robin Fleisher, of Steger; and Lisa Freoum, of Park Forest, teach poison prevention to three- and four-year-olds in the college’s Children’s Learning Center. The nursing students will visit other area[Read More…]
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Park Forest Hall Of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2010. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Open House Slated for Dec. 5
A few of the nearly 300 Marian Catholic Open House Guides stop for a quick photo with Sister Dorothy Marie, Director of Recruitment. From the left is Uzoma Nwabara (Olympia Fields), Liz Murzyn (Schererville), Beth O’Malley (Tinley Park), Sister Dorothy Marie, O.P., Jordan de Bord (Schererville), Emma Terrazas (Lansing) and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the 35th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. In America, we believe that every child, regardless of class, color, creed, or ability, deserves access to a world-class education. But as recently as thirty-five years ago, an American child with a disability might have attended school without the interventions and accommodations necessary for their success;[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents to Support Our Troops This Holiday Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across the state to take part in the annual drive by making holiday cards for servicemembers at the[Read More…]
A Tribute to Leslie Nielsen, R.I.P. (Video)
R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen. For an appropriate tribute from a wonderful man, check out Roger Ebert.
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 29, 2010
Lt. Mike Wheeler honors Principal Bessie Emerson Boyd and students from Blackhawk School at last Monday’s board meeting. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2010. Plan on joining your neighbor’s at Park Forest’s Holiday Tree Lighting which will take place on Friday, December 3rd. Details about the event, which[Read More…]
23-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling 50 Feet During Bears Game
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A 23-year-old man died after falling or jumping from a wall at Soldier Field today, witnesses said. The incident is under investigation. From the Chicago Sun-Times: A man in his 20s fell 50 feet to his death at Soldier Field while attending the Bears-Eagles game on Sunday afternoon,[Read More…]
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Healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Creating Art
This first painting of the series is actually the second completed and represents the young man prior to military experience, naïve and innocent. Mixed Media, 36” x 47”, 2003. The second image was completed in 2001. Here the artist wants to capture the intense and profound fear of combat without[Read More…]
