Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Posters, buttons, coins, plates, cologne, bobbleheads: these are just a few examples of the kinds of Obama memorabilia that are getting snatched up by Americans wanting to own a piece of history. However, for those who are looking to get rich off of such merchandise, the Better Business[Read More…]
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Village Board to Consider Resolution Honoring Barack Obama
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board Monday will consider a resolution honoring President-Elect Barack Obama. The resolution will be signed by the entire board and emphasizes Obama’s roots and accomplishments in Illinois. The resolution reads: WHEREAS, Barack Obama was elected on November 4, 2008, to the post of[Read More…]
Openings Available in PSC’s Off-Campus GED Classes
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free General Education Development (GED®) preparation classes for the high school equivalency exam. Classes begin January 20. Openings are still available at the college’s off-campus locations including the Chicago Heights Library, Aunt Martha’s Youth Service, Crete-Monee High School, and God Can[Read More…]
Bank Employee Charged with Felony Theft
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An employee at First Midwest Bank in Park Forest was charged with two counts of felony theft last week. The bank manager, Latonya Burnett, reported being contacted by a representative from a local business related that the restaurant bank balance was short $834 after a deposit made[Read More…]
Local Pastor to get National Honor for Work with School
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A local pastor learned Friday that he has received national recognition for his work with his parish grade school. Fr. John Siemanowski, beginning his 13th year as pastor at St. Agnes Parish in Chicago Heights, is being honored by the National Catholic Educational Association with the organization’s[Read More…]
Free Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Leadership Dialogue series sponsored by the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) at Governors State University is designed to develop an understanding the meaning of courage and the strength of endurance. On January 24, Dr. Paul Craig will lead a thought-provoking discussion of leadership and[Read More…]
Small Print Trapping Those Wanting a Smaller Waist
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ads promoting pills containing Brazilian Acai Berry for weight loss are very common online. Trial samples of the products are touted as “risk free” for only shipping and handling charges by credit card. However, at the bottom of the ads, in print smaller than most people would ever[Read More…]
Get Organized and Reduce Stress
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Disorganization can lead to much more than just losing keys or the remote control. It can add stress that is both unhealthy and unnecessary. Professional organizer, Karen McGregor believes applying organization skills can lead to more time, more space, and more energy for other activities. And increased[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Founded at GSU
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From symphonies to rock concerts and from Bill Cosby to Shakespeare, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University has been the leader in bringing quality entertainment to the south suburbs for more than a decade. Now The Center itself is getting into the[Read More…]
Park Forest Forced to Limit Road Salt to Major Intersections
(Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Department of Public Works is urging residents to use extreme caution when driving on less-traveled roads in Park Forest. According to Village officials, due to salt shortages, only main routes, intersections, hills and curves will be salted. This practice will remain indefinitely.[Read More…]
