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…]
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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…]
Police: Man Stabbed and Slashed During Domestic Disturbance
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police were dispatched to the 100 block of North Arbor Trail Apartments on December 5 in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival at the front of the apartment complex, Detective Morache observed a woman walking along the northeast side of the building toward the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for December 12, 2010
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…]
Better Business Bureau Warns Veterans of Fake Email Scam
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting veterans about a potentially dangerous email being circulated by someone claiming to be an attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The BBB warns veterans against using the services of a group called Veterans Affairs Services. "The BBB Military[Read More…]
Reese Pharmaceutical Company Announces the Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Cold Relief Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2010. Reese Pharmaceutical Company of Cleveland, Ohio has voluntarily recalled lot# 091612 only in 60-count size bottles identified under four different brand names, listed in the table below, because cold decongestant tablets (containing Acetaminophen 325 mg, Phenylephrine 5 mg & Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg) were mislabeled[Read More…]
Joint UN-AU Chief Speaks Out After Latest Sudanese Attack on Darfur Rebels
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 December 2010 – An attack by the Sudanese armed forces against rebels in Darfur, the second such incident in the past 24 hours, has prompted the joint United Nations-African Union representative in the volatile region to démarche the Government. The ground attack occurred this morning in Khor Abeche,[Read More…]
State Department Update on Ambassador Richard Holbrooke
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2010. Statement by Phillip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs, Department of State. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke was admitted to George Washington University Hospital yesterday. This morning, doctors completed surgery to repair a tear in his aorta. He is in critical condition and has been joined by his[Read More…]
