Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– From Washington Times editor emeritus Wesley Pruden’s November 17 column (emphasis added): So far it’s a memorable trip. He established a new precedent for how American presidents should pay obeisance to kings, emperors, monarchs, sovereigns and assorted other authentic man-made masters of the universe. He stopped just this[Read More…]
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Tattlers Tasty ‘Chili Book-off’ Raises Money, Collects Books for Park Forest Library
Barbara Gallagher stands with two of the winners from Saturdays 2nd Annual Chili Book-off, John Johnson (left), and Don Moore. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tattlers Bar and Grill held its 2nd Annual Chili-Book-Off Saturday. The event benefits the Park Forest Public Library, and featured a variety of chili recipes[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Healthcare Career Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for healthcare workers. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in the field of healthcare are invited to attend. More than 35 potential employers will be present. Fields represented will[Read More…]
Investigating Medill ‘Innocence Project’ Could Chill Students’ Reporting
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director A scene in the 1987 movie “The Untouchables” shows Sean Connery as a Chicago beat cop instructing federal agent Kevin Costner on how to play tough in the Windy City. Connery finishes his bare-knuckles-to-handguns lesson with[Read More…]
Center on Halsted Observes World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year and is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. It is also common to hold memorials to honor and remember those who have died from complications of HIV/AIDS on this[Read More…]
Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses
Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses, age 68, of Crete, IL, born Apr 16, 1941, died Nov 16, 2009. Visitation: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 3 to 7 p.m. Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466. Service: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Lain-Sullivan[Read More…]
Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames
Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames, age 64, of Park Forest, IL, born Nov 17, 1944, died Nov 11, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lain‑Sullivan Chapel, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest. Service: Cremation Rites accorded by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood[Read More…]
Survey Finds AARP Members Back Critical Provisions of Health Care Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2009. A new poll of AARP members released today finds strong support across party and ideological lines for elements of health care reform included in the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives. The bill, which strictly limits how much more insurance[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces First Quarter 2009-2010 Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School announced its Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics and fine arts, the school says rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are[Read More…]
Police: Preliminary Investigation Indicates Michael Scott Shot Himself
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: A preliminary investigation indicates Michael Scott, president of the Chicago Board of Education, apparently shot himself in the head along the banks of the Chicago River early this morning, sources say. Scott’s family had reported him missing on Sunday. Police used his cell phone[Read More…]
