Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two leading news organizations, Chicago Headline Club and Illinois News Broadcasters Association, in a letter to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Police Supt. Jody Weis, strongly protest that a videographer now faces three charges instead of the initial single charge. The CHC and INBA in October had[Read More…]
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President-elect Obama Nominates Arne Duncan Secretary of Education
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Today, President-elect Barack Obama nominated superintendant of Chicago schools Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education. President-elect Obama said, “In the next few years, the decisions we make about how to educate our children will shape our future for generations to come. When it comes to school reform, Arne[Read More…]
IRAQ: Looking After Pockets, Not Patients
by Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail December 15th, 2008 | Inter Press Service BAQUBA — A nurse at Baquba General Hospital asked Ahmed Ali, who co-authored this report, for a bribe to look after his sick baby. It was hardly an exceptional demand. Patients around Iraq have begun commonly to[Read More…]
President-Elect Obama’s Energy and Environment Team
Chicago,IL–(ENEWSPF)– Today, President-elect Barack Obama announced key members of his energy and environment team, including Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy; Lisa Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator; Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ); Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate[Read More…]
Obama Transition Team Statement About Blagojevich
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– President-Elect Barack Obama’s transition released a statement regarding the investigation into their part in the investigation of Gov. Blagojevich. The entire statement follows: "At the direction of the President-elect, a review of Transition staff contacts with Governor Blagojevich and his office has been conducted and completed and is[Read More…]
New eMagazine for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 16, 2008 — With so much dialogue surrounding California’s Prop 8, and other amendment bans across the U.S., this past election year, it’s time to give LGBT couples something to celebrate. Denver-based, DuPark Media, LLC announced today that it will launch the only lifestyle eMagazine (http://www.PrideandBliss.com)[Read More…]
Rev. Daniel O’Sullivan Dies Peacefully, Surrounded by Family, Friends
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan prays at the September 11, 2008 Memorial Service in Park Forest. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Updated December 17 at 11:28 a.m. with wake and funeral information. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Father Daniel O’Sullivan, pastor of St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest, died peacefully at 5:00 p.m. today at St.[Read More…]
Adult Winter Reading at Park Forest Public Library
The Park Forest Public Library is offering adult winter reading. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you looking for something to do this winter? Try some Cozy Reading! Sign up for Adult Winter Reading, running January 12 – February 21. Prizes are awarded for 1, 4, and 8 books read. [Read More…]
Rep. Riley Meets with Constituents
Jim Settles (right) of Park Forest asks Rep. Al Riley a question Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. Al Riley conducted a meeting for constituents Saturday at Olympia Fields Village Hall. During the meeting, Riley fielded questions on a wide variety of issues, including property tax reform, school[Read More…]
BBB Advice on Drawing in Customers for Holidays
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All indications are that consumers will be very careful about their spending this holiday season and will be more vigilant than in recent years in their hunt for bargains and deals. In expectation of weak sales in the coming months, it’s up to retailers to develop creative ways[Read More…]
