Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar A very bad year for religious liberty got worse earlier this month when the Russian Supreme Court upheld a regional court ruling prohibiting Jehovah’s Witnesses from gathering to worship and banning their publications as “extremist” literature.[Read More…]
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Park Forest Running Club Presents Scholarship
Neal Rock (right) congratulates Timothy Murphy, one of the recipients of the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club’s annual scholarship. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Timothy Murphy, one of the recipients of the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club’s annual scholarship, shakes hands with Neal Rock, President of the PFRPC.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 21, 2009
Trustee Gary Kopycinski (left) met with a local Boy Scout Troop last week. Pictured, beginning second from left, are Kyle Stoginski, Deandre Johnson, Scoutmaster Greg Robertson, Antonio Smith, Divario Jackson, Josh Metoyer, Luke Hering, Assistant Scoutmaster Matt Stoginski, Committee Member Bill Brazzale and Kevin Pharr. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–[Read More…]
Workshop Planned on Lincoln Highway Project
Transit-oriented development is join product of three municipalities Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A workshop on the Lincoln Highway transit-oriented development (TOD) will be held at 7 p.m. on January 17 at the Dining-on-the-Green Banquet Hall in downtown Park Forest. The TOD is planned adjacent to the Metra station on Lincoln Highway.[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Board on Recess from Meetings for Holidays
Next Village Board meeting will be held on Monday, January 4, 2010 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board held its last meeting of 2009 on December 14 and will not meet again until January 4, 2010. The Rules Committee meeting on that evening will begin at 8 p.m.[Read More…]
PSC Shoe Drive Commemorates Victims of 9/11
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) recently finished a shoe drive conducted as a way to remember the victims of the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001. Tiffany Bohm, adjunct professor of political science, asked the students from the International Relations and American Government courses to donate[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre and Venetia’s Home Accents Team Up for Holiday Fundraiser
Orland Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sertoma Centre, Inc. invites you to a night of holiday shopping at Venetia ’s Home Accents on Monday December 21st from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A portion of all sales that night will be donated to Sertoma Centre. Please come and take the opportunity to make[Read More…]
GMAT Prep Classes at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) at Governors State University is offering GMAT preparation courses. The non-credit courses prepare students who plan to take the GMAT, an admission requirement for many graduate programs. The GMAT Basic Math Refresher Series helps students relearn math concepts and[Read More…]
Time to Talk with Teen Drivers About New Illinois Texting Ban
State Farm Agent Mike Jordan expects police to aggressively enforce the Illinois texting ban. (Photo: morgueFile.com) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the soon-to-be law banning texting while driving, State Farm Agent Mike Jordan is encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers about distracted driving. “Now we have an ideal opportunity for[Read More…]
H1N1 Vaccine Available at Olympia Fields Walgreens
While not yet available at the Park Forest location, an Olympia Fields Walgreens does have H1N1 vaccinations. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Walgreens Pharmacy located at 20950 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields (Corners of Governors Highway & Crawford) will be administering H1N1 vaccines beginning Monday, December 21. Please note[Read More…]
