Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest opens its 35th season on Friday, September 24 with Eugene O’Neill’s drama ANNA CHRISTIE. This true American Classic runs through Sunday, October 10. ANNA CHRISTIE tells the tale of Swedish-born Anna, who grew up in Minnesota with her late mother’s[Read More…]
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Governors State University Hosts Constitution Day Panel Discussion
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University will observe Constitution Day with a panel discussion on “Controversies in the Constitution,” on September 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., in Engbretson Hall. Panelists include GSU faculty members Dr. Chelsea Haring, assistant professor of Social Sciences; Dr. Will Kelley, Assistant Professor of Political[Read More…]
Viewing Theodore Roosevelt as Our ‘Green’ Mentor
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg The Outpost Observer President Theodore Roosevelt probably did more to create a culture of ecology in the United States than any other of our presidents. Yet, if he were alive today and undertaking some of his favorite pastimes, he’d be thought of as an environmental charlatan.[Read More…]
Three Chicago Men Charged in Child Prostitution Probe
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two Chicago men were arrested September 9while a third man remains at-large, the FBI reports, culminating a two-year joint federal/state investigation into a child prostitution ring that was centered on Chicago’s west side. The arrests were announced by Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of[Read More…]
FBI: Seeking Information: Man Robs Two Banks in Two States in One Day
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, the Charter One Bank branch, 2131 S. China Place, Chicago, Illinois, was robbed by a lone white male. Police say he entered the bank around 12:47 p.m., walked over to the teller counter, and announced a robbery. He implied he had a weapon,[Read More…]
District 163 School Board Election Packets Available Sept. 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nominating petition forms for the Tuesday, April 5, 2011, school board election in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will be available on September 20, 2010. The first day that candidates may circulate nominating petitions is Tuesday, September 21, 2010. On school business days, forms may be[Read More…]
PSC Receives $1.1 Million TRIO Grant to Support Student Success
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For the first time in its history, Prairie State College (PSC) was awarded a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant in the amount of $220,000 per year from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant totals about $1.1 million over a five-year period. The grant will assist[Read More…]
Steger Resident Receives Community Service Award from PSC
From left to right: PSC Trustee Cindy Somer, PSC President Dr. Eric Radtke, Michael R. Monteleone Community Service Award Winner Michele Helsel, and PSC Trustee Dr. Kathleen Doyle (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Steger resident Michele Helsel has worn many hats over the years including room mom, Girl Scout leader,[Read More…]
Evidence Mounts of BP Spraying Toxic Dispersants
By Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t | Report Shirley and Don Tillman, residents of Pass Christian, Mississippi, have owned shrimp boats, an oyster boat and many pleasure boats. They spent much time on the Gulf of Mexico before working in BP’s Vessels Of Opportunity (VOO)[Read More…]
FBI: Crime Rates Continue to Fall
(Graphic FBI.GOV) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– According to the figures released by the FBI, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined in 2009 for the third consecutive year. Property crimes also declined in 2009, marking the seventh straight year that the collective estimates for these offenses dropped below the[Read More…]
