NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 December 2010 – Three independent United Nations experts today voiced concern over the crackdown on human rights defenders during the two months since jailed activist Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The experts stated that since 8 October they have received reports of over 20 arrests[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at Christmas in Washington
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2010. Remarks delivered December 12, 2010 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everybody. I want to thank our wonderful host, Ellen DeGeneres, for being[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Into Law
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2010. First Lady Michelle Obama, Administration Officials and Let’s Move! Advocates Reaffirm Commitment to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids. “Today is a great day for kids throughout our country as they will soon have healthier, and more nutritious food in their schools. As we continue to[Read More…]
PSC Student Art Collection Grows with the Addition of New Works
Pictured from left to right: Professor Art, Paul Rinaldi; PSC Students Anthony Vicidomini, Jeremy Wright, Michael Bridges, Peggy Brown, Kathleen Skelton, Wayne McNair; Board Chair Mark Fazzini; and PSC President Eric Radtke. Not pictured: Michelle Cox and Sarah Zakrewski. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From a sculpture made of books[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Amazing Speech On The Colossal Inequities In The Economy (Video/Text)
Speech by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) from the floor of the United States Senate on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, there is a war going on in this country, and I am not referring to the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. I am talking about a war[Read More…]
Let The Abraham National Airport Fly
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski I had the pleasure of attending the press conference last Thursday where Rev. Jesse Jackson, several ministers and several South Suburban mayors announced their intent to hold Governor Pat Quinn to his pre-election promises to move forward on the Abraham Lincoln National Airport. I want to[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Celebrates Mass
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Honoring the Blessed Mother as patroness, Marian Catholic High School celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday with an all-school Mass. Seniors who had previously been commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers participated in the Mass for Marian’s 1511 students, faculty, staff, and guests. From the bottom,[Read More…]
Reading Tutoring Available at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades six through high school, on Tuesdays, from February 1 through April 26, from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. This 12-week, one-to-one program brings students experiencing reading problems together[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 12, 2010
The Rev. Jesse Jackson joins with members of ALNAC to call for construction of the the Abraham Lincoln National Airport. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2010. Do you have a family recipe that you would like to share with others in Park Forest? On Wednesday, December 15, the[Read More…]
Armed Robbery Thwarted When Suspect Flees
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police were dispatched to the Subway restaurant, 22301 Central Park Ave., on December 4 at 10:35 p.m. in reference to a report of an armed robbery. According to witnesses at the store, an employee was cleaning a counter when she observed a black male subject[Read More…]
