(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, perhaps they never attended the new dog training program offered at Sertoma Centre, Inc. in Alsip, IL. Through the collaboration of the great folks at the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge and Black Dog K-9[Read More…]
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Chicago Man Convicted of Mailing Bomb Threat to Jewish School
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mohammad Alkaramla, 26, of Chicago, was convicted last Tuesday of mailing a bomb threat to a Jewish school in Chicago in late 2008 after a two-day bench trial before Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer in U.S. District Court. Judge Pallmeyer revoked bond for Alkaramla and ordered him detained pending sentencing,[Read More…]
GSU’s ‘The Wedding Singer’ Stars Local Actors
Cast members of GSU’s production of The Wedding Singer perform a high energy musical number for the show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A talented, youthful cast is putting the finishing touches on a high-voltage production of “The Wedding Singer,” this summer’s presentation by the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE)[Read More…]
Governors State Accreditation Continued for Ten Years
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. At its June 14 meeting, the Higher Learning Commission board approved continued accreditation at GSU through 2020. The HLC is the regional accrediting organization in[Read More…]
Test Driving the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (Photo: GM) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman There are cars that are just basic and then there are cars like the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Since the LaCrosse was introduced to the Buick lineup replacing the long-running Buick LeSabre. It, it has generated a fresh appeal[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for July 26, 2010
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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[Read More…]
Police: Man Enters Wrong House After Night of Drinking
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A 34-year-old man was arrested on July 23 and charged with criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to residence when police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Sauk Trail to investigate a report of a subject who had broken a window and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 26, 2010
Dave Rudolf entertains children and adults at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2010. Hard to believe that summer is almost over. So don’t put off taking part in some of the summer events that are taking place in the upcoming weeks in Park Forest or[Read More…]
GSU Professor Appointed Examiner for 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marsha Katz, a professor of management, marketing, and public administration in Governors State University’s College of Business and Public Administration, was recently appointed to the 2010 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Katz is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. The award, created by public law[Read More…]
Pre-Cool Your Home for Savings – It Works
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– I was skeptical when I opened the Commonwealth Edison Summer Energy Kit which recommended pre-cooling the home “for savings.” Why the skepticism? ComEd recommends lowering the thermostat all the way down between 69° F and 72° F. That seemed a bit chilly to me. Generally, at night,[Read More…]
