Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Whether you dine-in or or order carry-out this evening at Chicago Dough, your purchase will benefit Park Forest Baseball. From 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a percentage of all dine-in and carry-out orders, everything excluding alcohol, will be donated to benefit the kids of summer. Chicago Dough[Read More…]
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New Rules Grant Greater Medical Rights For Same-Sex Partners
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare issued new rules yesterday that require all hospitals that participate in Medicaid and Medicare to allow patients to designate who shall be allowed to visit them and make medical decisions on their behalf. The order will allow for same-sex partners[Read More…]
Upcoming Sports Trip: Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. On Saturday, January 8, 2011, the revamped Chicago Bulls, featuring All-Star Derrick Rose and newly-acquired Carlos Boozer will square off against the Big 3 (Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce) and the future Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal, in a match-up to determine Eastern[Read More…]
Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience
WASHINGTON, D. C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. As the holidays approach and toy catalogs begin to arrive in the mail, toy shoppers can become overwhelmed with all the choices. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making[Read More…]
BBB: Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud. Consumers can fall into any number of traps over the holiday season and become victim to identity thieves, hackers or deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is[Read More…]
IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Spreads the Word About Employment Services for People with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced a new public awareness campaign to help people with disabilities enter the workforce. The IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has joined forces with TV and radio stations statewide to get the word out about DRS Vocational Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Opening Art Reception: ‘Down To Earth’ by Margie Glass-Sula at Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery will host an opening art reception on Friday, November 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ‘Down To Earth,’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Margie Glass-Sula. The exhibition will run through December 22nd. According to[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Closed Until November 20 Due to Construction
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. The Park Forest Library will be closed until Saturday, November 20 at 10 a.m. in order to complete construction work on the front entrance. Library staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause its patrons. Source: Park Forest Library
Congratulations to Rich East’s Scholastic Bowl Team
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rockets’ first Scholastic Bowl tournament was held last week and they now have a 2 and 0 record. The Varsity team, led by captain Nicole Montovalo, dispatched their first opponent with a score of 106-44. The second round match against rival Rich Central was a nail biter,[Read More…]
IDOT, ISP and Tollway Kickstart ‘Ice and Snow-Take it Slow’ Campaign
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today stressed safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway crews and Illinois State Police (ISP) have partnered to implement the state’s frontline winter crews and to ensure emergency equipment is[Read More…]
