Lt. Brandon Summerville. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Lt. Brandon Summerville of the U.S. Navy visited Amanda Godin’s class at Indiana School in Park Forest to speak to the students about his experiences. Lt. Summerville is the cousin of Indya Gettings in Mrs. Godin’s 4th grade class. He is stationed in[Read More…]
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On Religious Freedom Day, Glimmers Of Hope In Sea Of Despair
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project Each Jan. 16, Americans are supposed to celebrate Religious Freedom Day, our least known, most neglected national holiday — except, perhaps, for the even more obscure Bill of Rights Day widely ignored every Dec. 15. If people did pay attention,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 17, 2011
Park Forest Library Board members Peg Donohue and Sevena Merchant (left to right), Library Board President Penny Shnay, Alice Racher and Library Director Barbara Osuch at an event Sunday at the library dedicating a family technology room in Racher’s honor. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Errata: The Rec. & Parks Advisory Board[Read More…]
UN Panel On Sudan Referendum Satisfied With Polling, Commends Organizers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 January 2011 – The United Nations panel tasked with monitoring the referendum on the future status of Southern Sudan today welcomed yesterday”s conclusion of polling, saying the process was well organized and enabled the people of the region to express their will freely. The panel congratulated the people[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut USA LLC Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein. All “Best By” dates ending in[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. Half a century ago, America was moved by a young preacher who called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to the struggle for justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 16, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, of Ranch Murieto, Calif., died Jan. 12 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 19th Sustainment Command,[Read More…]
David J. Hernandez Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Swindling More Than 250 Investors of $6.4 Million in Ponzi Scheme
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– David J. Hernandez sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Swindling More Than 250 Investors of $6.4 Million in Ponzi Scheme A Downers Grove man who purported to offer financial investment services to the public was sentenced today to 200 months (16 years, eight months) in[Read More…]
On The Agenda In SD 163 Tuesday
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On the agenda with SD 163 Tuesday, January 18: A. District Spelling Bee, Freedom Hall, 7:00 p.m., January 19 B. Huth Science Fair, 7 p.m., January 20 C. Report Cards Sent Home, January 21 D. Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:30 – 8:00 p.m., January 27, No School E. Parent-Teacher[Read More…]
Steelers Fan Sent Home From Seahawks-Crazed School For Jersey
Grendon Bailie in his Steelers gear. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) School districts should think twice about their policies. This one was just silly. Still, give it to the kid for showing his team pride. And the district? Oy. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The reception was anything but immaculate Friday, when seventh-grader Grendon[Read More…]
