Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2010. Due to Library renovations and for the safety of its patron’s, the Park Forest Library will delay opening on Tuesday, November 2nd until 1 p.m. Source: Park Forest Library
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A Time to Share at Celebration Ministries
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2010. A brand new ministry is making a difference in the Park Forest community and beyond. Celebration Ministries, 424 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, invites you to explore the vision celebrate the path, and embrace the future during dinner on Saturday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Releases 2010-11 First-Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2010-11 school year. The students honored appear below, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest: Jessica Aguirre, Briana Banks, Lauren Banks, Kyle Brzeszkiewicz, Ashley Cady, Casey Coleman, Alexanna Cox, Holly Dankowski, Timothy Dannels, Amanda Dickman,[Read More…]
Domestic Violence Has Risen 15% Since 2008 Among LGBTQ Population Nationally
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released the Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence in the United States in 2009 on Tuesday, October 26. The report found that LGBTQ domestic/intimate partner violence reports rose 15% since 2008 and is a pervasive social[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Launches Culinary and Job Readiness Programs
This semester’s participants in the What’s Cookin’ culinary program, for youth ages 15-22. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted is proud to launch two semester-long culinary training and job readiness programs, one for youth and one for adults, this fall. After successfully passing a competitive interview process, participants in[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Raises Funds for Breast Cancer
Among the 500 participants in Marian’s “Live Pink, Be Black and Gold” breast cancer fundraiser was Katie Ziltz ’11 (Crete), Jake Lorenz ’12 (Lansing), Jessica Jarosky ’11 (Dyer, IN), Brett Lilek ’12 (South Holland), Uzoma Nwabara ’11 (Olympia Fields), and Chandler Todd ’11 (Crete). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Roughly[Read More…]
CenterPoint at Governors State University Sponsors Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is hosting its semiannual, award winning Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered at no cost to veterans. Families[Read More…]
Marian Toppled By Wheaton North In Class 7A Playoffs
Marian’s Jacob Bishop recovered a fumble Friday, but the Spartans’ still sustained a 27-12 loss to host Wheaton North in the Class 7A Playoffs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When you’ve been at this for 35 years and 246 victories, you have a pretty good knack for summing up things.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Military Family Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2010. We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our Armed Forces and their families. Behind our brave service men and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support. During Military[Read More…]
Suspicious Packages Found in Dubai and Great Britain Did Contain Explosive Materials
CHICAGO—(ENEWPSF)—October 29, 2010 – 3:40 PM (CST) According to a statement made at the White House by President Obama, the two suspicious packages intended to be delivered to Chicago-area synagogues did contain explosive materials. John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, informed the President at approximately 10:35 PM[Read More…]
