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Meet the Press – November 2, 2008
Tom Brokaw obviously favors the right wing, but the show is still one of the finest Sunday news programs on television. I’m happy to spread the word.
Donald Anderson Convicted of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault
Donald Anderson. (Photo: IDOC) Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– His arrest in March 2007 on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child drew shock and outrage from those who knew him. Donald Anderson is now known as Illinois Department of Corrections inmate #R74671, and[Read More…]
Man Allegedly Tosses Drugs, Gun from Car While Fleeing Police
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Park Forest man was charged with two felonies last week when he allegedly attempted to elude an officer trying to initiate a traffic stop. According to police, Officer Naughton was on patrol at the corner of Indiana Street and Route 30 on October 27 when he[Read More…]
Chicago Man Charged with Felony Forgery
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Chicago man was arrested last week and charged with a felony count of forgery when police discovered he allegedly wrote checks to himself from the account of a woman for whom he was caring. According to police, Officer Hoskins was on patrol in the area of[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – November 3, 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[Read More…]
Marian’s Liesse National Merit Semifinalist
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic senior Kelly Liesse (Glenwood) has earned Semifinalist status in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists numbering 16,000 nationally now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $33 million, that will be offered next spring. To become[Read More…]
Sen. Meeks to Teachers Union – Don’t Shop Chicago for the Holidays
State Sen. James Meeks and CTU President Marilyn Stewart in Chicago Friday night. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Illinois State Senator James Meeks attempted to rally support for his boycott of all Chicago businesses and restaurants Friday at the Chicago Teachers Union 33rd Annual Legislators Educators Appreciation Dinner. The event was[Read More…]
In-person Absentee Voting Begins Friday
Cook County, IL—(ENEWSPF)— More than 200K suburban voters have cast ballots in Early Voting Voters who were unable to participate in Early Voting and can provide a valid excuse under the law why they cannot make it to their polling place on Election Day may vote in-person absentee starting Friday.[Read More…]
Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The CenterPoint for Entrepreneurs at Governors State University is hosting a Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on Thursday, November 19, 2008. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is part of CenterPoint’s week-long celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is offered[Read More…]
