Mayor John Ostenburg with 2009 Good Egg Award recipients Alfreda Keller (left) and Sherry M. Marnell. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF) – Week of September 21, 2009. Park Forest Community Development Building This week, 168 inspections were performed. These included new construction, re-occupancy, inspector initiated and referral/complaint. In the month[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of September 21, 2009
The Sauk Trail Rose Society recently held a Rose Show at the Illinois Theater Centre. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The leaves are changing colors and the early morning chill makes it hard to deny that fall has arrived. But the changing seasons certainly do not mark the end of[Read More…]
Local Area Expos and Workshops Highlights Small and Nonprofit Businesses
Basic Grant Writing students Saturday at PSC. (Photo: Shelie Hester-Whorton) Tinley Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past week south suburban residents, business owners and non-profit organizations attended numerous expos and workshops held throughout the area. On Tuesday, September 15th the Chicago Southland Chambers of Commerce held its annual business expo at the[Read More…]
National Preparedness Month – Basics of Survival from the PFFD
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it is best to think first about the basics of survival, i.e., fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. The following items are recommended for inclusion in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit: Water One gallon of water per person per[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady on What Health Insurance Reform Means for Women and Famlies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2009 – 11:33 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you all. Please, sit. Rest. (Laughter.) First of all, good morning. I am so thrilled to see so many of you here this morning at the White House. Welcome. And that’s including my good friend, Dr. Dorothy[Read More…]
Congressman Jackson Votes For The Single Largest Investment In College Aid in American History
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2009. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. voted today to make the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college. H.R. 3221–The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)–will expand access to an affordable college education to more American students, transform early education[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to Speak at GSU
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at Governors State University, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will speak to students, faculty, staff, and the community at a free and public presentation on October 1, at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Two Green Thumbs Up For Western Avenue School
Western Avenue parents Carrie Malfeo (left) and Maggie Bachus help level the ground before placing another side to the raised garden bed. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Steger, IL–(ENEWSPF)– ME4E, Multidisciplinary Education for the Environment, has been working with the PTO at Western Avenue Elementary School in Flossmoor, IL and is proud to[Read More…]
Rocket PTSO and Booster Club Combines Forces
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich East High School Parent Teacher Student Organization has combined forces with the Rocket Booster Club in the hopes of increasing awareness of both organizations. The new organization, titled The Rocket Booster Club, was formed over the summer. “It’s going to be an exciting time for[Read More…]
Rich East Receives ISBE School Improvement Grant
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School has recently received a $233,000 School Improvement Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education to administer federal dollars in areas of school improvement, which will lead to student achievement. The plan includes a parental involvement piece that will provide classes and activities[Read More…]
