Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Some kids lose more than two months of knowledge when they are not engaged in summer activities. Kids can retain that knowledge and get a head start on the upcoming school year at the Prairie State College Kids@College program. Kids@College is a three-week summer enrichment program for[Read More…]
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Park Forest Readies Stage for Main Street Nights 2010
Main Street Nights opens with Fieldcrest, Park Foreste Idols, and 7th Heaven June 23. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grab a blanket, pack a snack and position yourself in the Park Forest Downtown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for seven FREE nights of entertainment. Rain or Shine! Performances last[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 14, 2010
Commissioner Jim Saxton explains the rain barrel concept at a workshop in Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2010. If you were one of the 200+ Park Foresters that have already purchased a rain barrel, this spring’s rain fall has provided enough ‘free’ water for all your gardening[Read More…]
Free Outdoor Shakespeare Opens June 25 in Park Forest
Patrons enjoy free Shakespeare in the Park last June. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center, with the sponsorship of the Village of Park Forest, will present William Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET for three free outdoor performances, June 25, 26 and 27 on the Village Green stage[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Calls on Senate Republicans to Allow a Vote to Protect Medicare Reimbursements
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2010. More than a decade ago, Congress set up a formula that governs how doctors get paid by the Medicare program. The intent was to slow the growth of Medicare costs, but the result was a formula that has proposed cutting payments for America’s doctors year after[Read More…]
LGBT Leaders Tackle Media Coverage of Community as Pride Month Gets Rolling
By: Karl Frisch Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– With LGBT Pride month now underway, complete with an official presidential proclamation, Media Matters contacted various LGBT advocacy organizations and leaders for their thoughts on media coverage of the LGBT community thus far in 2010. Below you’ll find what they have to say, but what[Read More…]
When Did Your Family Get Here? Park Forest Historical Society Program June 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Whether your family arrived in 1845 or last week, the Park Forest Historical Society invites you to attend a special social event, “When Did Your Family Get Here?” The event will be held in Park Forest Village Hall, Sunday June 27, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. This is[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Symphonic Band on 98.7 WFMT
The Marian Catholic Symphonic Band. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School reported Friday that Chicago Radio Station 98.7 WFMT will feature the school’s award-winning Symphonic Band on Introductions, their program spotlighting the area’s finest young musicians Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. The show will be rebroadcast[Read More…]
Hudson High School in New York Crowns Gay Prom King, Queen (Video and Story)
Hudson, NY-(ENEWSPF)- Two gay students were crowned Prom King and Queen at a high school about 20 miles south of Albany. The honor was real, the voting was genuine, and the young men, their school, families, and community couldn’t be happier. From NBC 13 in Hudson: Meet the 2010 Hudson[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Anacostia Senior High School Commencement Ceremony
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2010 – 10:35 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, all. Thank you so much. And first of all, thank you, Charity. Charity did a great job on that introduction. (Applause.) Love you all, too. So proud. I want to thank the Anacostia Senior High School Choir for[Read More…]
