Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Liquidation sales are occurring throughout Chicago and northern Illinois as both local and national retailers are being hit by the declining economy and need to sell off assets to pay debtors. To customers’ ears, a going-out-of-business sale means huge discounts. However, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and[Read More…]
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Public Notice on Vacancy of 80th District Legislative Seat
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic Committeeman Terry Matthews has given public notice on the procedure for those who are interested in applying for the seat being vacated by State Rep. George Scully in the 80th Legislative District in Illinois. Scully learned last week that he has been appointed by the Illinois[Read More…]
Illinois’ Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 14th Annual National Awards Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tayler McGillis, 14, of Toluca and Madelyn McGlynn, 14, of Belleville today were named Illinois’ top two youth volunteers for 2009 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 14th year, is[Read More…]
Marian Forensics Qualifies Record 11 for Sectional
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Only two points behind Shepard High School , the Marian Catholic Forensic Team finished second with a total of 52 points at the IHSA Sandburg Regional competition on Feb. 7. Marian qualified a school record 11 out of 14 events for the Reavis Sectional on Feb. 14,[Read More…]
No Unemployment Among Iraqi Gravediggers
by Dahr JamailInter Press Service BAGHDAD — Amidst the soaring unemployment in Iraq, the gravediggers have been busy. So busy that officials have no record of the number of graves dug; of the real death toll, that is. “I’ve been working here four years,” a gravedigger who gave his name[Read More…]
Openness Should Govern Public Petitions, Too
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s consider a rarely discussed First Amendment freedom — the right of petition — by recalling a centuries-old question posed by those Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet: “What’s in a name?” Ms.[Read More…]
Rep. Scully Appointed Judge in Cook County
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative George Scully, Jr. (D-80) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the 15th Subcircuit vacancy created by the resignation of former Judge Marcella Lipinski. The term will expire on December 6, 2010. Scully said he plans to campaign and run in the February[Read More…]
The Journey of Barack and Michelle Obama at Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In celebration of Black History Month, the Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will present The Journey of Barack and Michelle Obama, Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 pm at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. This exciting and timely program will explore the incredible journey that culminated in[Read More…]
Free Workshop: How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Brendan Houlihan will host a free workshop on Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. advising residents how they can appeal their property tax assessment. Residents are advised to bring their Proprietary Index Tax Number (PIN)[Read More…]
Bank Helps Resident Avoid Lottery Scam
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A bank teller may helped a resident avoid falling victim to a lottery scam last week. Officer Hoskins was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on February 4 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident reported receiving a letter allegedly sent by Publishers Clearing House[Read More…]
