Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, thanks so much, Dr. Wakefield. Thank you for that introduction but more importantly thank you for your hard work in fighting for health care reform for so many years. She’s truly been a wonderful advocate and a partner to this White House.[Read More…]
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Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, October 3rd
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. Smoke alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a fire in half. But, in order to fulfill their life-saving duty, these devices need to be properly installed, well maintained and in good working order. That’s why the Office of the Illinois State Fire[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Conference Call with College and University Student-Journalists
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2010 – 12:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Thanks for joining me today. Before I get to the questions I want to just take a minute to underscore something that is probably going to make as big a difference in our success as a nation as[Read More…]
Opening Remarks by Dr. Jill Biden before the Higher Education Panel at NBC’s Education Nation Summit
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2010. “The Path to the American Dream: A survey on post-secondary education”NBC’s Education Nation Summit As Prepared for Delivery— I want to begin by thanking NBC for the commitment you have shown in dedicating valuable time to the vital issue of education. The power of your network[Read More…]
ACLU Wins Reinstatement For Lesbian Air Force Major Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
SEATTLE–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2010. On Friday, A U.S. federal court ruled in favor of Major Margaret Witt, a decorated U.S. Air Force flight nurse who had been dismissed under the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy because she is a lesbian, and ordered the U.S. Air Force to reinstate her. After[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Goal of Recruiting 10,000 STEM Teachers Over the Next Two Years
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2010. Today, President Barack Obama announced a new goal of recruiting 10,000 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) teachers over the next two years. This announcement will move the country forward on the Obama Administration’s ambitious goal of preparing 100,000 STEM teachers over the next decade. Statement[Read More…]
PSC Trustee Candidacy Petitions Available
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Candidacy petitions for three, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, Room 2270, located on PSC’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The election will be[Read More…]
PSC Student from Park Forest Receives National Scholarship
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College student Kaylyn Walters, of Park Forest, was among 30 students nationwide to receive a $1,000 Leaders of Promise Scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). PTK is the honor society for community colleges. The PTK Leaders of Promise Scholarship is awarded annually to community college[Read More…]
Village: Some Rental Property Owners Claimed Inappropriate Tax Exemptions
Owners of several hundred rental properties in Park Forest will soon pay higher taxes as inappropriate exemptions are taken away. (Image: jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Village officials report they have learned from the Cook County Assessor’s Office that 980 Park Forest properties in Cook County have been flagged[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 27, 2010
Jasmine Perkins of Richton Park smiles as she serves patrons Saturday at the 2010 Kiwanis Pancake Day featuring the Pankatron. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2010. The Park Forest Environment Commission, Thorn Creek Audubon Society and Governors State University (GSU) are hosting a screening of the environmental movie,[Read More…]
