SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2009. We’ve all seen the Rankin-Bass claymation story of Rudolph’s Shiny New Year featuring Happy, the big-eared newborn with the top hat symbolic of the new year. But what will the baby’s parents do when they discover that a child born today is projected to incur college[Read More…]
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Generous Hearts at Venetia ’s Home Accents Benefit Sertoma Centre
Melanie Jones, left, director of advancement and communications for Sertoma Centre and Venesa Kounelis, owner of Venetia ’s Home Accents. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Orland Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a community service agency that serves over 600 individuals with developmental, physical, emotional disabilities and/or mental illness, Sertoma Centre, Inc is always fortunate to[Read More…]
Second Round of Community Classes Community Classes at Rich East
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably looking for something to fill some idle time. The Community Classes program at Rich East High School may be just the cure for winter boredom. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, the school will be[Read More…]
H1N1 Vaccine Now Available at Park Forest Walgreens
H1N1 vaccines are now available at the Park Forest Walgreens. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Walgreens Pharmacy located at 15 S. Orchard, Park Forest is now administering H1N1 vaccines while supplies last. Please call the Park Forest Walgreens at 708-481-7878 to confirm vaccination dates and times. To locate[Read More…]
Center On Halsted and National Immigrant Justice Center Present ‘LGBT Immigration and Asylum Forum’
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will offer an LGBT IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM FORUM, in partnership with National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), at 7 PM on Tuesday, January 12. The Forum will take place at Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago. Join Center on Halsted along with[Read More…]
O’Hare May Get Body Scanners by End Of March
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune : O’Hare International Airport will get full passenger body-scanning equipment next year, perhaps as early as the first quarter, Chicago’s aviation commissioner said today. But Rosemary Andolino was short on specifics, saying she didn’t know how many scanners will be installed or where they will be. Plans[Read More…]
Marian’s Band Steps Up For Rose Parade
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: Just days before the marching band is to fly out West to play in the Rose Parade, there is a nervous energy building in the Marian Catholic High School band room. All 250 band members are sitting around, biding their time as bored[Read More…]
How To Clean A Coffee Maker
By Gary Gresham Ever wonder how to clean a coffee maker the right way? Drip coffee makers need to be cleaned at least once a month to keep your coffee tasting good. Cleaning your coffee maker takes away hard water mineral deposits, old oils from previously brewed pots and other[Read More…]
Village Closer to Demolishing Former Field’s Building
The former Marshall Field’s department store building, which has recently served as a backdrop for events on the Village Green, is closer to demolition. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The building that was once home to a Marshall Field’s department store is now closer to being demolished. The Field’s[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Elected Officials Sign Contract with the Future
Mayor John Ostenburg signs the Contract with the Future. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Mayor and Board of Trustees for the Village of Park Forest signed a Contract With the Future during the December 14, 2009 Board Meeting at Village Hall. The contract will serve as a visual reminder[Read More…]
