Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director What’s in the gubernatorial water supply out there, when it comes to matters of the First Amendment? Just 45 words setting out five essential freedoms as part of the Bill of Rights, the amendment has been[Read More…]
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Democratic Women of the South Suburbs Holds Installation Reception
Hattie Hester, Lynne Rone, Sheena Patton, Deb Galloway, and Jean Rogers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Thursday, January 27, the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs will host the organization’s first installation reception and ceremony. The mission of the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs (DWSS) is to unite,[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Robert Ruiz
Robert Ruiz. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Robert Ruiz, a seven-year resident of Park Forest, an honors and A.P. student, and a student with plans to enter graduate school after college. Below[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Marca Bristo to Speak at GSU
Marca Bristo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marca Bristo, advocate for equal rights and equal access for people with disabilities, will receive an honorary degree from Governors State University in University Park. The honorary degree will be awarded on Saturday, February 5, during GSU’s Winter Commencement. Commencement will be held[Read More…]
GSU Offers Conflict Mediation Workshop
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Creating Peace through Restorative Circles” is the focus of the facilitator training course offered at Governors State University in February. Reducing conflict and creating more peace in the home, at school, and in the community is the role of a certified Peace Circle Facilitator. In the five[Read More…]
Police: Man Robbed At Gunpoint In Apartment Complex Parking Lot
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A man told police he was robbed at gunpoint when he went to an apartment building in the 23400 block of Western Avenue to visit a friend. Police were dispatched to the 23400 block of South Western Avenue on January 16 at 6:21 p.m. According to police,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for January 24, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 24, 2011
Winners of the 2011 Park Forest Idols. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2011. Looking for a way to get out of the “winter doldrums”? Why not start planning a picnic at Somonauk, Central or Logan pavilions in Park Forest? Picnic permits for 2011 dates in the pavilions will be[Read More…]
Last Words of Chief Judge John Roll: ‘I’m dying. Help those other people.’
Chief Judge John McCarthy Roll. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Commentary Rev. Willima O’Mara serves as chaplain at Marian Catholic High School, and on the weekends says mass at St. Agnes Church, both in Chicago Heights. He is also a longtime friend of the Bishop of Tucson, Arizona, the Most Rev. Gerald[Read More…]
Olbermann Signs Off At MSNBC. So It Goes. (Video/Commentary)
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Commentary Keith Olbermann signed off last night for the last time from MSNBC. And I was mildly surprised. First, contrary to some of my conservative friends (Yes, some of my best friends are conservatives.) I enjoyed Keith, discovering[Read More…]
