Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Dept. of Natural Science at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street , Chicago Heights, IL, will host the 39th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th. This free annual event will be held[Read More…]
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Jon Stewart, Barack Obama, John McCain, and Mr. Puddles
Blog Commentary Absolutely hilarious. Jon Stewart’s take on the presidential campaign, and in particular the second debate. (Caution: There’s some language here some may find objectionable. It is Comedy Central, after all.)
Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU November 19
Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp at GSU on November 19, 2008. Get application here . (Graphic: ENEWSWPF from GSU flier) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will host an Veterans Entrepreneurial Boot Camp on November 19, 2008. This is an all day FREE event that will feature a variety of presentations[Read More…]
Marian Honors September Students of Month
Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for September. Following is a listing by department: Business: Katelyn Hacker. Computer Science: Aron Reid. English: Anna Mitros, Bernadette Senick, Chloe Peterson, Chelsea Beckley. Foreign Language: Molly Dettman, Catherine Voll. Guidance: Kelly Liesse. Leadership Emmaus:[Read More…]
Marian Catholic AP Scholars Number 98
The Marian Catholic Marching Band won its 29th consecutive Illinois State championship in class on Saturday at Illinois State University. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School reports the school recently had 98 students named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of exceptional achievement on the[Read More…]
Nicor Expands Reading Program
NAPERVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nicor is proud to herald the return of Super Reader and the Adventures in Reading with Nicor program. Adventures in Reading with Nicor will launch during National Book Month and this year Nicor will add Aurora’s Smith School to the program. On Wednesday, October 15, Smith School’s K-3rd[Read More…]
Running Club Quenches Thirst for Chicago Marathon’s Longest Mile
Sarah Hon (left to right), Teresa Banks, Christina Gray and Sarah Nowicki, members of Marian Catholic’s Cross Country team, stack water cups early Sunday morning. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The longest mile in a Marathon can often be the last, whether a runner finishes the race or not. Members of[Read More…]
How Would Jesus Vote?
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar During Sunday morning worship on Sept. 28, the Rev. Dan Fisher told his congregation at Trinity Baptist Church how to vote on Nov. 4 — an act of civil disobedience that he knew would endanger the[Read More…]
Revolver Tumbles from Top of Car
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A resident lost a revolver when he placed it on top of his car, forgot about it, and drove away from home recently. Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Herndon Street to investigate a report of a lost article. A resident reported[Read More…]
Lions Opening Eyes at Medfest Special Olympics
Lions Club members at the Medfest Special Olympics. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two members of the Park Forest Lions, Allen & Cheryl Warshaw, recently attended the Medfest Special Olympics Opening Eyes at the United Center. The Warshaws volunteered to do pretesting of eyes of the athletes. Both agreed it[Read More…]
