Marian Catholic junior Adam King and sophomore Zach Henry placed third in Humorous Duet Acting. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) King & Nunn, Performance in Round among IHSA’s best Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School’s Performance in the Round continued its strong tradition with a Third Place IHSA State finish on Feb.[Read More…]
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Governors State University Hosts Juried Student Art Exhibition
“Evidence of a Designer that Cares” painted by Alea N. Shea, student at Kankakee Community College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host the 2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition, from March 4 through 26, in the Visual Arts Gallery. This exhibition is a wonderful opportunity[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 1, 2010
Michael Jackson impersonator Enrico "Rico" Hampton owns the stage at Freedom Hall Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. The 2010-2011 Park Forest vehicle stickers go on sale beginning March 1st. Before you place the new sticker on your windshield, be sure to check out the art work[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Devon Walker, 22, Killed in Lynwood Hit-And-Run
Lynwood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: One man is dead and his cousin is in critical condition following a hit-and-run accident early this morning outside a roller rink in south suburban Lynwood, police said. According to a release from the Lynwood Police Department, the accident happened about 2:18 a.m. this[Read More…]
IL House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Protects Access to ‘Preschool for All’ Program for At-Risk Children
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010. This week, legislation sponsored by State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) which prevents a significant number of Illinois’ at-risk children from losing access to high quality preschool and developmental services was passed out of the House Elementary and Secondary Eduction Committee. The bill preserves the Preschool[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity to Enact Health Reform (Video and Text)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. As the Winter Olympics draw to a close this weekend, I just want to take a minute to congratulate all the athletes who competed in these games. And I especially want to say how proud I am of all the American men and women have achieved[Read More…]
Limbaugh’s Health Care Plan: Get Rich Or Die Tryin’
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Throughout the health care debate, Rush Limbaugh has gradually rolled out his health care plan. The provisions of the plan include being rich, eating applesauce if you can’t afford dentures, and not breaking your wrist. Limbaugh’s health care plan: "If you don’t have any teeth, so[Read More…]
Let Them Eat Applesauce: Right-Wing Media Mock The Uninsured
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Right-wing media figures have mocked Democrats’ descriptions of hardships faced by their constituents who lack health insurance, including a story Rep. Louise Slaughter told about a woman who wore dentures that previously belonged to her dead sister. For example, Rush Limbaugh said, "So if you don’t[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Executive Order Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. Today, President Obama signed an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the White House East Room. This event demonstrates the President’s strong appreciation for the historic role these institutions have played in educating our citizens and the Administration’s[Read More…]
Illinois Community College System Sets Record Enrollment Second Spring in a Row
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. Both headcount and Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Spring enrollments at Illinois community colleges reached all-time record levels for the current semester. According to figures released today from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), statewide headcount enrollment increased 7.8% over the record Spring 2009 enrollment. This semester’s increase[Read More…]
