University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learning to manage, reduce, and alleviate stress are keys to a healthier and happier lifestyle. “Well ness vs. Ill ness,”a new workshop to be offered at Governors State University,teaches the definition of stress, its danger to physical and mental health, and ways to control it. The GSU[Read More…]
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GSU Business Students Excel in Corporate Simulation
Meaghan Avolio of Orland Hills worked with fellow team members at Governors State University to finish in the top three percent of all participants in an online business competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Six students in Sidney Barsuk’s Management 469 – Business Policy course recently finished in the top[Read More…]
Experts on Health Care and the Economy: House Bill’s Employer Mandate Would Have Small Impact on Jobs
By Viveca Novak and Lori Robertson FactCheck.org Summary Would the House-passed health care bill make a tough economy worse and wipe out more jobs, as claimed in a TV ad from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce? Or would it help small business and encourage economic growth, as claimed in an[Read More…]
Park Forest Receives $500,000 Federal Funding for Water and Sewer Repairs
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Last week, Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg announced that a $500,000 federal grant to fund critical Village sanitary sewer and water repairs was included in the 2010 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act recently signed into law by President Barack Obama. The grant was requested by Congressman Jesse[Read More…]
Marian Honors November Students of Month
Adam King (Lansing), Kristina Brost (Flossmoor), Gianna Patrizi (Orland Park) and Hannah Lang (Monee) lead a blessing during the all-school Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday at Marian Catholic High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the[Read More…]
PSC Musicians Win Awards at Skyway Jazz Festival
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Three members of the Prairie State College Jazz Ensemble were recognized for their performance at the Illinois Skyway Jazz Festival held recently at Elgin Community College. The competition selects individual winners. Saxophonists Percy Timberlake of Park Forest, and Darriel Hines of Richton Park, both received Outstanding Musician[Read More…]
Marian Speech Team First at Thornridge Tourney
Marian Catholic High School vocalists present their Christmas Choral Concert on Tuesday in the Croarkin Theatre. Members of Spartan Choir pictured include l-r: Shannon Lynch (Homewood), Thomas McNeal (Olympia Fields), Emma Terrazas (Lansing), Emily DeBoer (Dyer), Kyle Habben (Matteson), Leah Christofanelli (Flossmoor), Ashley Smith (Olympia Fields), Andrew Wlos (Crete), and[Read More…]
Rich East Voter Registration Drive
Voter registration at Rich East High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East students (right to left): Amy Okichich, Alexia Caulker, Andrew Phillips and Robert Dean become first-time registered voters during a voter registration drive last week at the Park Forest school. Several dozen students signed up to be[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through December 15
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2009. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, and the guidelines are available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, in the lobby of Village[Read More…]
Independent Analysis Confirms Smarter Health Care Spending Leads to Higher Wages
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 10, 2009. In 2008, the United States spent $2.4 trillion on health care. By 2018, national health spending is expected to almost double – reaching $4.4 trillion and comprising 20 percent of our economy. If Congress doesn’t act to slow the growth of health care costs, America’s economy[Read More…]
