Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 11:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with these gentlemen, former Senator Bob Graham of Florida and former EPA Administrator, Bill Reilly. They will lead the National Commission on the BP oil spill in the Gulf, which is now the greatest[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on Memorial Day at Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2010 – 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. First of all, I want to just say thank you to Colonel Steve Shepro who’s just done such great work for us and for me over the last several months, several years. I know he’s about to be[Read More…]
Former Vice President Al Gore and Wife Tipper Gore to Seperate After 40 Years of Marriage
From ABC News: In an email to friends Tuesday entitled "Email from Al and Tipper Gore," the couple said: "We are announcing today that after a great deal of thought and discussion, we have decided to separate. "This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have[Read More…]
Blacksmith Brands Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Four PediaCare Children’s Products
Tarrytown, NY–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010. Blacksmith Brands, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is voluntarily recalling all lots of four children’s products in the PediaCare line. These products are sold exclusively in the United States. These products were manufactured for Blacksmith Brands by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 31, 2010
Deep blue waters await swimmers at this Saturday’s summer opening of the Park Forest Aqua Center. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2010. In lieu of its monthly meeting, the Park Forest Environment Commission will be sponsoring a Summer Energy Workshop on Thursday, June 3 at 7 PM at the[Read More…]
Blakemore Encourages Record Number of Graduates to Make a Difference at PSC’s Annual Ceremony
PSC graduates Etta Oben, Allision Trujillo, Alyssa Rhodes, Lauren-Ashley White, and Cayla Wiegele. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All things are possible. That’s the message that Jerry Blakemore had for the graduates at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 51st annual commencement ceremony held on May 22. Blakemore, who grew up in[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Firefighter II Graduates
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several south suburban communities have new firefighters. Prairie State College (PSC) recently held a ceremony recognizing 18 graduates from its Firefighter II program. The vigorous, hands-on training program prepares students to become municipal firefighters and take the state fire marshal exam. The program follows the standards of[Read More…]
PSC to Hold Open House for Parents and Students
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Choosing a college is an important choice. Among the many options that Prairie State College (PSC) offers, students can earn an associate’s degree to transfer to a four-year school or gain job specific skills to enter the workforce with a degree or certificate. To learn more, students[Read More…]
Farm Fresh Market at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are coming to Governors State University. The university’s first-ever outdoor farmers market opens for business June 3 on the south end of Parking Lot D on GSU’s University Park campus. Hours of the farmers market are 1 to 6 p.m., rain[Read More…]
Free Java Tuesdays at Faith United
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– All are invited to Faith United Protestant Church for FREE JAVA TUESDAYS beginnign June 1, 2010. Visitors are asked to go to Indianwood Boulevard side entrance between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. for free curbside service or to come and sit a bit. "There is no end[Read More…]
