Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2009. “The President is gratified that the Senate has acted to begin consideration of health insurance reform legislation. Tonight’s historic vote brings us one step closer to ending insurance company abuses, reining in spiraling health care costs, providing stability and security to those with health insurance, and[Read More…]
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Park Forest ‘Business Person of Year’ to be Honored
Recognition will take place prior to Village Board’s regular meeting Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Janet Fiorenzo, owner and operator of Tower Cleaners in Downtown Park Forest, will be honored as Park Forest Business Person of the Year in cermonies at Village Hall beginning at 7 p.m. on November 23. The award[Read More…]
Why Gay-Marriage Friends, Foes Need One Another
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Same-sex marriage advances in one region, then retreats in another, making the United States a two-nation nation on this issue — now and for years to come. Advocates on both sides are in the majority somewhere,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for November 23, 2009
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 23, 2009
With just over a month to Chirstmas, one Ash Street resident is looking for Santa, snow or no snow. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– November 23, 2009. This Thursday we will be celebrating Thanksgiving – a time to feel gratitude for all the good things in life that we have[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of November 23, 2009
Park Forest Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– November 23, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday, November 23 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend. To view previously held Board Meetings, visit the[Read More…]
GSU Scholarships Available for Secondary Education Majors
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Teacher Quality Enhancement Recruitment (TQE-R) grant at Governors State University is offering scholarships, from $500 to $3000, to students entering the university’s secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, or math. This is a renewable scholarship until Fall 2010 so students may reapply for the scholarship[Read More…]
Rich East Grad Jon Asamoah Receives Honor
Rich East graduate Jon Asamoah. (Photo: Courtesy University of Illinois Athletic website) Champaigne, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East graduate Jon Asamoah, Class of 2006, who is an anchor for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, has been named of of 16 finalists for the Campbell Trophy. The Campbell Trophy is presented by[Read More…]
4 Marian Catholic Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Student-athletes (Left to right) Emily Kobel, Valerie Finnin, Amber Simonton and Natalie Ward make commitments to college. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Four Marian Catholic High School student-athletes made commitments to continue their athletic careers in college by recently signing National Letters of Intent. Women’s basketball will send Valerie Finnin[Read More…]
Scholastic Book Fair at Rich East
Rich East students (from left) Reyna Santiago, Melanie Grey and Ashauneti Watts dig into a few of the many books that were available to students and staff through the Scholastic Book Fair at the school, the week of Nov. 16-20. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Last week, Rich East High[Read More…]
