Commentary Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– I posted the story a couple weeks ago about a medical marijuana lab in Denver being raided by the DEA, but it turns out the lab inadvertently led agents to their doors. According to Betty Aldworth, the lab’s director of outreach, employees were caught off guard by[Read More…]
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Grandmother Arrested, Taken Into Custody For 29-Year-Old Marijuana Charge
New York, New York–(ENEWSPF)– From TheSpec.com: A 74-year-old Hamilton grandmother and health-care support worker had spoken openly with her family about a drug charge she received in New York City nearly 30 years ago — a charge she believed was settled and in her past, said the woman’s daughter. But[Read More…]
The Right’s Game of Global Warming Telephone Stretches across the Atlantic
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Right-wing blogs — and now Fox Nation — have seized on a Daily Mail write-up of a BBC interview with Dr. Phil Jones, who was heading the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia until the political fallout from the infamous hacked emails forced[Read More…]
Gay-Rights Activists Protest at Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Attending Mass at Holy Name Cathedral was supposed to be one of the final Valentine’s Day weekend treats for Cindy White and her husband, who had traveled to Chicago from Hampshire, Ill., to celebrate the romantic holiday. Instead, the couple found themselves wading through[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors January 2010 Students of Month
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for January. Following is a listing by department: Leadership Emmaus: Michael Glenn (Tinley Park). Business: Ariel Watts (Olympia Fields).Computer: Carlee Wieser (Schererville), Laura Jansen (Homewood). English: Joseph Wlos (Crete), Jacqueline Silverman (Munster), Erica Prskalo (Chicago), Scott[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Workshop in March
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a Prior Learning Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.[Read More…]
Concerned Parents Want Help to Save Talala Elementary School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education has announced that it will reduce the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Concerned parents, staff and community members are invited to voice their input during the public comment portion of the meeting. The district has announced the possible[Read More…]
When Speech Stirs the Melting Pot, Anger Boils Over
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar A civic morality tale is playing out in Lancaster, Calif., where two city officials have stirred considerable controversy because of their remarks about religion. City Councilwoman Sherry Marquez started the ruckus last month by posting comments[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update: February 12, 2010
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of January 31 – February 6, 2010, most key flu indicators remained about the same as during the previous week. Below[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 15, 2010
The Park Forest Library is set to re-open Monday at 10 a.m. The renovated computer area, shown during construction and nearly completed, now is brightly, but efficiently, lit. (Photo montage: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2010. Believe it or not, the National Weather Service says there is a 50 percent[Read More…]
