Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Baseball league is looking for umpires for the 2010 Season to add to its umpiring service. Training is provided and no experience is necessary. The minimum age is 16 years old. The season begins in April and runs through August. If you love the[Read More…]
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Know the Risk Factors for Suicide – There is Hope
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– People in crisis generally don’t have the energy or ability to take on a long search for help. The best way to prevent suicide with clinical depression is to know the risk factors for suicide and to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Take these signs seriously.[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter Continues Used Cell Phone Collection Drive
Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for their ongoing fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection fund the critical programs and services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include: 24-Hour Hotline Medical Advocacy Emergency Shelter Court Advocacy[Read More…]
Governors State Implements Semester Calendar
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beginning in Fall 2010, Governors State University will adopt a semester-based academic calendar. The semester-based calendar coincides with the academic schedules of most universities throughout the country. This updated schedule will ease student transition from community colleges to GSU, better serve returning students with families and employment,[Read More…]
PSC Among Innovation Award Winners
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) was one of nine colleges recognized as an Innovation Award Winner by the Illinois Council of Community College Administrators (ICCCA) for its Man Up! Program. The Innovation Award is presented to community colleges whose creative programs and services help its students. The objective[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet January 21
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.). Dr. Shanaz Azd, M.D. will discuss “H1N1 Influenza.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses[Read More…]
Don’t Let the Flu Get to You
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010 — The H1N1 (swine) flu virus is still prevalent across the nation and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, now that the vaccine is widely available. National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is January 10-16, serves as an opportunity for people to[Read More…]
State of Illinois Public Health Director Warns H1N1 Flu Still Causing Illness, Hospitalizations and Deaths
CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010. Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today was joined by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) and other public health officials to encourage Illinois residents to get their H1N1 vaccination. “The H1N1 flu continues to circulate throughout[Read More…]
Rep. Halvorson Op-Ed: The Worry About Asian Carp
Joliet, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2010. Ask anyone who follows the news whether they worry about Asian carp finding their way into our Great Lakes, and more often than not they’ll say yes. But ask them whether, in an unproven strategy to block the carp, we should destroy businesses and jobs by[Read More…]
Dr. Harry Wong at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The definitive voice on classroom management, Dr. Harry Wong, will review strategies and offer insight to educators on January 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Wong’s presentation is sponsored by the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in[Read More…]
