Story updated December 17, 2008, 8:49 a.m. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School Science teacher Bill Feimer displays his “Physics Graffiti” that students created by brainstorming. What is Physics Graffiti? According to Feimer, it’s something that just happened when students were reviewing for the school’s upcoming final exams, "To[Read More…]
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Running Club’s Cruise Ready to Heat Up Streets
Runners line up on Westgate near Forest Trail Middle School for a recent running of the PFRPC’sMidwinter Cruise. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you feeling the winter blahs? Are you looking for a local fun running or walking event in your area? Do you like pancakes? If you answered[Read More…]
Registration Continues at Prairie State
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students can earn an associate’s degree at Prairie State College (PSC), allowing them to transfer to a four-year college or university or earn a degree or certificate to begin a career immediately. Registration is underway for the spring 2009 semester, which begins January 20. New and current[Read More…]
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan of St. Irenaeus in St. James Hospice
Fr. Daniel O’Sullivan at a 2008 Blessing of the Animals. (Photo: Photobucket) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Father Daniel O’Sullivan is reported to be in Hospice care at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. According to parishioners who have visited with him, his situation does not look good, and it is only[Read More…]
Three Officers Join PFPD via Lateral Recruitment Process
Officer David Habecker (hand raised) is sworn in by Village Clerk Sheila McGann. His father stands to his right. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Clerk Sheila McGann swore in three officers for the Park Forest Police Department at last Monday’s Village Board meeting. The officers come to the village[Read More…]
First Amendment Anniversary Finds Press in Sea Change
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As the First Amendment marks its 217th anniversary on Dec. 15, here’s a quick look at where our basic freedoms stand — starting with a free press: As 2008 ends, most newspapers are shrinking dramatically in[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – December 15, 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…]
Iraqi Journalist Throws Shoes at President Bush
Showing the bottom of your shoe to another person is a terrible insult in the Middle East. Want to top that? Throw your shoes at your nemesis. President Bush ducked twice as an Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at him during Bush’s farewell trip to Iraq. From the BBC: The[Read More…]
UAW Applauds Statements by White House and Treasury
Urges immediate action to release funds for auto companies ENEWSPF– UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said today that UAW members and workers throughout the auto industry "appreciate the positive statement released by the White House this morning that they are considering all options, including use of the Troubled Asset Relief Program,[Read More…]
Advice on Drawing in Customers this Holiday Season
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…]
