Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man reported to police that while he was at the counter at a gas station on Sauk Trail paying for merchandise, a man came up behind him. The complainant reported feeling something touching his back and heard the man behind him mumble something to him. The[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Report – January 5, 2009
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
Obama Radio Address January 3, 2009
Remarks of President-elect Barack Obama Weekly Address January 3, 2009 As the holiday season comes to end, we are thankful for family and friends and all the blessings that make life worth living. But as we mark the beginning of a new year, we also know that America faces great[Read More…]
Statement from President-elect Obama on Burris Appointment
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Below is a statement from President-elect Obama: “Roland Burris is a good man and a fine public servant, but the Senate Democrats made it clear weeks ago that they cannot accept an appointment made by a governor who is accused of selling this very Senate seat. I agree[Read More…]
Blago Goes Rogue – Appoints Roland Burris for U.S. Senate
“How- How- How much did you say? $14,000? Well, I gotta check my records because I didn’t think it was that much. I didn’t have that much money to give to the governor.” – Roland Burris when asked if his political contributions to Gov. Blagojevich played any part in his[Read More…]
iStill Don’t Like Your iPhone
Commentary Sorry, iPhone lovers: iStill can’t stand your iPhone. I wrote a few months back about my experience shopping for a new mobile phone. I considered many phones, spending a couple of hours looking at the AT&T Wireless store in Homewood, IL. The service at the store was exceptional. The[Read More…]
Community Coalition Seeks to Enhance School and Community Safety
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University and Prairie State College, working with the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and a coalition of other groups, will convene two free school and community safety events at Prairie State College in January. These events will focus the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services Next Week at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Welcome Days at Governors State University not only welcome new and returning students to the Winter 2009 trimester, they also provide the members of the surrounding community and GSU students, faculty, and staff access to important services and information. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offers Non-Credit Courses
Prairie State College employees recently held a food drive for Respond Now of Chicago Heights. Pictured (left to right) are Mildred Lopez (Chicago Heights), Randy Wilson (Crete), and Sean Smith (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers hundreds of non-credit classes for a variety of interests[Read More…]
Art of the Kuba Exhibit, Distinguished Lecture, and Reception at GSU
Kuba Mwoom Mask with sheet copper, cowrie shells, and beads from the Art of the Kuba exhibit at Governors State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Art of the Kuba exhibit at Governors State University’s Visual Arts Gallery will bring the intricate artwork of the Kuba to the South[Read More…]
