Melanie Jones, left, director of advancement and communications for Sertoma Centre and Venesa Kounelis, owner of Venetia ’s Home Accents. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Orland Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As a community service agency that serves over 600 individuals with developmental, physical, emotional disabilities and/or mental illness, Sertoma Centre, Inc is always fortunate to[Read More…]
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Second Round of Community Classes Community Classes at Rich East
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably looking for something to fill some idle time. The Community Classes program at Rich East High School may be just the cure for winter boredom. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, the school will be[Read More…]
H1N1 Vaccine Now Available at Park Forest Walgreens
H1N1 vaccines are now available at the Park Forest Walgreens. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Walgreens Pharmacy located at 15 S. Orchard, Park Forest is now administering H1N1 vaccines while supplies last. Please call the Park Forest Walgreens at 708-481-7878 to confirm vaccination dates and times. To locate[Read More…]
In Response to an Anonymous Rant in The Southtown Star
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Editor and Publisher Recently, the Southtown Star ran an anonymous "Speak Out" piece that claimed that officials in the Village of Park Forest are treated to a meal before every meeting at taxpayer expense. Specifically, the writer claimed, "They pay over $600 before every meeting for[Read More…]
President Obama Issues Orders To Reduce Government Secrecy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 30 – President Obama Tuesday night issued an executive order and an accompanying presidential memorandum directing executive agencies to make more information public when possible and eliminate unnecessary government secrecy. The following can be attributed to Michael German, American Civil Liberties Union National Security Policy Counsel and former[Read More…]
Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Safety 1st Disney Care Center™ Play Yard and[Read More…]
Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Portable Dehumidifiers Units: About 98,000 Manufacturer: LG Electronics[Read More…]
In Aftermath Of Attempted Attack, ACLU Advocates Effective Security That Respects Privacy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 30 – In the aftermath of the attempted terrorist attack on a Northwest plane on Christmas Day, there has been controversy over what kind of security measures, such as body scanners and watch lists, are advisable. The American Civil Liberties Union calls for the implementation of effective security policies[Read More…]
Fight Against Corruption in Liberia Intensifies, Whistleblowers Get Presidential Greenlight
Monrovia, Liberia–(ENEWSPF)– Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued Executive Order #22, pending the submission to the Liberian Legislature of a Whistleblower Act. The legislation is intended to protect anyone who discloses information about action of impropriety against the public interest or public good that is occurring, has occurred, or[Read More…]
Center On Halsted and National Immigrant Justice Center Present ‘LGBT Immigration and Asylum Forum’
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will offer an LGBT IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM FORUM, in partnership with National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), at 7 PM on Tuesday, January 12. The Forum will take place at Center on Halsted, located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago. Join Center on Halsted along with[Read More…]
