Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the second weekend in a row, the Marian Catholic Forensic team captured first place at the Oaklaus Santaburg Tournament held at Oak Lawn Community High School on Dec. 13. Event champions from Marian included Joe Wlos in Extemporaneous Speaking and Jon Williamsen with partner Chris Skurka[Read More…]
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Technology Transforms What We Mean by Free Expression
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Welcome to 2009 — and to the era of First Amendment 3.0. First Amendment 1.0 was the time of origination, when the Founders debated, discussed and eventually created in 1791 a statement — the first 45[Read More…]
Fire Safety Tips for a Safe Winter
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest Fire Department reminds residents to put safety first this winter when heating your home. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires each year. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following are some important safety tips to remember: When[Read More…]
Police Investigate Robbery at Gunpoint on Illinois Street
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police are seeking information regarding an alleged robbery at gunpoint that was reported in the early morning hours on Monday, December 22. A 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman told police that they were sitting in a vehicle parked in front of a residence on Illinois Street[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – December 29, 2008
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…]
UUCC Presents ‘To Be Young, Gifted and Black’ at ITC
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a benefit for the Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s capital drive fund, we will sponsor a performance of "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" on Sunday, February 1, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Illinois Theater Center. The play is derived from the collected works of Lorraine[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Winter Social Event
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area invites the public to a winter social to help empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. Thursday January 8, 2009, the LWVPFA will host a social/fundraising event being held at the Tall Grass Art Gallery, 367[Read More…]
BBB Advice on Going Green this Holiday Season
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Bing Crosby may have dreamed of a white Christmas but as many Americans adjust their lifestyles to become more environmentally friendly, some will be looking forward to a green Christmas this year. The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois has advice to help families go green[Read More…]
Even in December, a Right for One is a Right for All
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Just when I thought the Christmas wars couldn’t get more ridiculous or hostile, along comes the uproar over dueling holiday displays in the rotunda of Washington’s state Capitol. First a holiday tree, then a menorah, followed[Read More…]
GSU Police Chief Honored
GSU Police Chief Debra Boyd and officers of the Governors State University Department of Public Safety are using energy efficient T3 Motion Devices. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Debra Boyd was named Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety of the Governors State University Police Department this year[Read More…]
