Daniel Bolm, club member, demonstrates cleaning a fossil with his mini blaster. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club held their 40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on the weekend of October 17th and 18that Prairie State College. The large gymnasium was filled with[Read More…]
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Park Forest Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Class of 2009
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, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, in the lobby of Village Hall and at[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Public Option
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2009. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today made the following statement regarding the news that the Senate health care bill will include a public option: “For weeks, Majority Leader Harry Reid has worked to forge an important consensus within our Caucus and with the White House in support[Read More…]
Outspoken Iranian Dissident Cleric Ayatollah Kadivar To Speak At DePaul University Oct. 30
Exiled Ayatollah Moshen Kadivar. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Ayatollah Mohsen Kadivar, an internationally noted progressive critic of Iran’s theocratic government who was once imprisoned for his views, will discuss the fallout of this year’s tumultuous election at DePaul University on Oct. 30. Kadivar’s talk, titled "Political Islam and Democracy in the[Read More…]
DePaul Students Ask Quinn to Support MAP Grants
Park Forest Resident and School District 227 School Board member, Alyssa Hernandez, and DePaul classmate Bianka Mata speak with Governor Pat Quin to express the need for the MAP grant. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Approximately 170 students from DePaul University travelled to the State Capital in Springfield, IL, on October[Read More…]
PSC Forensics Team Begins Another Winning Season
Two Park Foresters Honored as Tournament Champs Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Coming off the heels of last season’s national championship win, the Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team is on their way to another successful season. The first speech competition of the season spawned two individual tournament championship wins and six[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 26, 2009
The Park Forest Aqua Center’s Bathhouse is undergoing major renovations. See more pictures and be part of the discussion on Facebook. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest goblins and ghouls can go trick or treating on Saturday, October 31 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of October 26, 2009
Farewell to the Snack Shack at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Demolition has begun as major renovations to one of the Village’s feature amenities. See more pictures and be part of the discussion on Facebook. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the[Read More…]
Statement on Health Care Reform from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, October 26, 2009
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2009. “The President congratulates Senator Reid and Chairmen Baucus and Dodd for their hard work on health insurance reform. Thanks to their efforts, we’re closer than we’ve ever been to solving this decades-old problem. And while much work remains, the President is pleased with the progress that[Read More…]
Statement by Senate Finance Chair Max Baucus Re: Sen. Harry Reid’s Senate Heath Care Reform Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 26, 2009. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Montana) released the following statement today after remarks by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on the Senate health care reform bill. From Chairman Baucus: “It is time to make our system work better for patients and providers, for small business[Read More…]
