WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The nation’s top high school scientists met with President Barack Obama today to discuss their views on the role of math and science education in solving some of today’s most important global challenges as part of the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science and[Read More…]
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Historical Society Announces 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest on Sunday April 19, 2009. The ceremony is open to the public and admission is free, though donations are always welcome. The induction takes[Read More…]
West Suburban Man Indicted on Federal Gun Charge
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An Addison man was indicted on a federal charge of being a felon-inpossession of a firearm, federal authorities announced today. The defendant, Mario J. Rainone, was charged with one count of illegally possessing a gun in an indictment returned yesterday by a federal grand jury, announced Patrick J.[Read More…]
Two Arrested in Suburban Armored Car Heist
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Thomas Folliard, Chief of the Hazel Crest, Illinois Police Department, in announcing the arrest of two men in connection with yesterday’s robbery of over $400,000 from a Garda[Read More…]
Orchard Fresh Market Launches ‘Community Give-Back Program’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The owners of Orchard Fresh Market are rolling out a novel approach to supporting local organizations. Called the “Community Give-Back Program,” the initiative will give a share of store proceeds to community organizations on an ongoing basis. According to owner Dave Smith, representatives of churches, clubs, schools,[Read More…]
Loss for Coach is Win for Students’ Religious Liberty
Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director In turning away an appeal from a New Jersey football coach who prayed with his students, the U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed a long-held protection of the religious-liberty rights of individual players and other students. The Court[Read More…]
Medical Care At Last in Iraq, At a Price
by Dahr Jamail Inter Press Service BAGHDAD – Prompt medical care is at last on offer in Iraq, for those who can find the dollars for it. “Why would I want to go to government-run hospitals where there is no care, no functioning instruments, long lines, and in the end[Read More…]
PSC Summer Registration Begins March 20
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Registration for the summer 2009 term begins March 20 at Prairie State College (PSC). Two eight-week summer sessions are offered. The first session begins May 26 and ends July 16; the second session begins June 8 and ends July 30. The summer course schedule is available online[Read More…]
GSU Extends Recycling to Community
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is extending an invitation to surrounding communities to join its commitment to recycling and preserving the environment. With the placement of two large collection containers on campus, GSU is asking people to bring their recyclable paper products for deposit. “GSU already has an extensive[Read More…]
Voter Registration Deadline Looms for April 7 Election
Cook County, IL–(ENEWPF)– Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds suburban voters to register to vote before Tuesday, March 10 if they want to participate in the April 7 election. More than 3,000 candidates will be on the April 7 ballots across suburban Cook County. “Registering to vote empowers residents to[Read More…]
