The Marian defense blanked host Benet in the second half Friday night to key a 14-13 victory in the ESCC opener for both teams. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Jason Martinez and Byron Munoz made sure the Marian Catholic special teams were something special on Friday night. Martinez blocked a punt deep in[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation–Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Early in our Nation’s history, higher education was not possible for most African Americans, and simple lessons in reading and writing were often conducted in secret. With a unique mission to meet the educational needs of African Americans, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Grandparents Day 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2010. Throughout our history, American families have been guided and strengthened by the support of devoted grandparents. These mentors have a special place in our homes and communities, ensuring the stories and traditions of our heritage are passed down through generations. On National Grandparents Day, we honor[Read More…]
Judge: Military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy Unconstitutional
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of gay and lesbians. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government’s "don’t ask,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn proclaims September as Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed September is Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois. Since 2000, nationally there have been 71 fatal off-campus fires that have claimed the lives of 102 students, plus many more that were injured, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club To Hold Annual Smorgasbord
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will hold its annual smorgasbord on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). Guest speaker, Lois Roelofs, PhD, RN., Professor Emerita, Trinity Christian College, will discuss[Read More…]
Park Forest Kiwanis Prepares To Release the Pankatron 2010 (Video)
Members of the Kiwanis of Park Forest prepare for the 59th Annual Pancake Day. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis of Park Forest is preparing for the return of the Pankatron when it hosts its 59th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 25, under the big tent in downtown[Read More…]
Park Forest Holds 33rd Consecutive Labor Day Race: The Scenic 5 and More
A runner at the three mile mark with his wife. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Labor Day in Park Forest saw the 33rd annual running of a race through town. The Scenic 5 and More kicked off at 8 a.m. with just over 300 runners registered for the race.[Read More…]
An Era Ends: Mayor Daley Will Not Seek Another Term
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Daley era in Chicago politics will come to an end as Mayor Daley announced today that hewill not seek another term. From the Chicago Sun-Times: A public official has to know when it’s time to move on, Daley said during a press conference at City Hall. "For[Read More…]
Photographs from the 2010 Park Forest Scenic 5 and More
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest presents the following photo galleries from the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More on its Facebook page. Photographs by Gary Kopycinski and Susan Brazzale. Scenic 5 and More – The Race Park Forest Scenic 5 and More – I Scenic 5 and More Volunteers[Read More…]
