by Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t Following George W. Bush’s example of keeping war funding off the books, President Barack Obama is seeking $83.4 billion in additional “emergency” funding for the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which, if approved, would bring the 2009 funding[Read More…]

Baseball players march to Central Park on Opening Day 2009. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Baseball Opening Day 2009 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Baseball opened its 2009 season with a parade featuring players, coaches, parents, police and fire officials, members of the Village Board, and Jammer of[Read More…]

Dolls of the 1950s are currently on display at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum at 141 Forest Blvd always displays children’s books, toys and dolls of the 1950s, includingtoys boys loved. But this spring, a very special exhibit, featuring[Read More…]

The 2009 Dodge Journey SXT All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman There are many cars out there that are pretty basic. But then there are vehicles that make a statement and beg for recognition. The Dodge Journey SXT AWD offers more storage options and more choices,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Can’t afford to see a doctor? Access to Care can help! If you live in suburban Cook County with a low family income, no health insurance, and ineligible for Medicare or Public Aid, you may be eligible for Access to Care. Non-refundable annual enrollment fees are $20[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest is seeking a talented and energetic individual to join our team in Ad Sales and Marketing on a Part-Time, commission basis. The ideal candidate must possess: Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills. Superior Customer Service skills. Detail and Deadline Oriented. PC Proficiency (Basic Understanding of HTML[Read More…]

Commentary by Eric Boehlert Imagine if Fox News had been on the air back on February 28, 1993, just months into the new Democratic president’s first term, when agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms attempted to serve warrants on David Koresh’s Branch Davidian compound, located on the[Read More…]

The Marian Catholic colorguard recently performed for the student body. The Marian Winterguard captured first place out of 36 groups competing in the Scholastic Open Class at the University of Dayton Winterguard Internationals. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for[Read More…]

Analysis by Dahr Jamail Foreign Policy In Focus “[W]hat lengths men will go in order to carry out, to their extreme limit, the rites of a collective self-worship which fills them with a sense of righteousness and complacent satisfaction in the midst of the most shocking injustices and crimes.” –Love[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As the war in Iraq winds down, veterans will return home in increasing numbers. More than 3,000 service men and women are expected to return to Illinois during the next 18 months. To help Illinois veterans discover the benefits available to them, Prairie State College (PSC) will[Read More…]