Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents of communities impacted by tornados and heavy storms to protect themselves from home repair con artists eager to exploit natural disasters for personal profit. Madigan warned residents with damaged property that home repair scam artists frequently swoop in after tornados and storms[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 7, 2010
The Central Park Wetlands Project features a 450 foot boardwalk leading to the center of the wetland site. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2010. Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re still trying to figure out how to spend some quality time with Dad, the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Mourns Loss of Paige Kuersten ’12, Sends Prayers to Family
Paige Kuersten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Updated June 7 at 8:11 p.m. with arrangements. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School posted a statement on its Web site Sunday on the death of 16-year-old Paige Kuersten: The Marian Catholic High School Community grieves the loss of Paige Kuersten, who died Saturday evening[Read More…]
State Regulators Ask For Local Help in Enforcement Efforts
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010. All too often – especially during the summer construction season or after a major storm – property owners are solicited by unscrupulous roofing contractors and pressured to accept work with high prices and low quality. As the agency responsible for licensing roofing contractors, the Illinois Department of[Read More…]
Poll: Growning Number of Americans Oppose Repealing Health Insurance Reform Law
News Analysis A new 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll asks a random sample of 855 adults nationwide, interviewed by telephone May 6-9, 2010, whether any parts of the health insurance reform law should be repealed. Results show that a plurality of Americans said they would prefer Republicans to leave the new[Read More…]
2010 Doors to Diplomacy Award Winners
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. The Department of State is pleased to announce the selection of two winning websites for its 2010 Doors to Diplomacy Award, which is co-sponsored by Global SchoolNet. The awards recognize the web projects that best teach young people about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Strengthen Illinois’ ‘Race to the Top’ Application
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will strengthen Illinois’ application for federal ‘Race to the Top’ funds. Senate Bill 226, sponsored by Sen. Deanna Demuzio (D-Carlinville) and Rep. Mike Smith (D-Pekin), will revise the certification process for individuals who would like to become[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 31, 2010
Deep blue waters await swimmers at this Saturday’s summer opening of the Park Forest Aqua Center. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2010. In lieu of its monthly meeting, the Park Forest Environment Commission will be sponsoring a Summer Energy Workshop on Thursday, June 3 at 7 PM at the[Read More…]
Blakemore Encourages Record Number of Graduates to Make a Difference at PSC’s Annual Ceremony
PSC graduates Etta Oben, Allision Trujillo, Alyssa Rhodes, Lauren-Ashley White, and Cayla Wiegele. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All things are possible. That’s the message that Jerry Blakemore had for the graduates at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 51st annual commencement ceremony held on May 22. Blakemore, who grew up in[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Firefighter II Graduates
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several south suburban communities have new firefighters. Prairie State College (PSC) recently held a ceremony recognizing 18 graduates from its Firefighter II program. The vigorous, hands-on training program prepares students to become municipal firefighters and take the state fire marshal exam. The program follows the standards of[Read More…]
