Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2009. Our Nation has an obligation to provide access to affordable, high-quality health care for all our children. No child should be forced to go without medical attention because the cost of a doctor visit is too high. Healthy children are better equipped to combat illness and[Read More…]
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eNews Park Forest Celebrates Another Year: Thank Our Advertisers!
eNews Park Forest Welcomes 64,057 Site Visits in September Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Welcome to eNews Park Forest, where we’ve been publishing a lot of news for years, for hardly any money at all. I tell my friends I feel like a ham radio operator. This has become a hobby[Read More…]
Applicants Sought to Serve on Park Forest Commissions
Twelve spots currently open to interested individuals Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest long has had the tradition of active volunteer boards and commissions that advise the elected Mayor and Trustees on various topics. A few of these bodies — such as the Housing Authority, the Board of Police & Fire[Read More…]
Chicago Artist Exhibits at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In conjunction with its third annual Arts Fest on October 14, Governors State University will host an exhibition of the work of Chicago artist, Gabriel Villa, from September 30 through October 23, in the Visual Arts Gallery. A reception celebrating the artist’s work and a presentation by[Read More…]
Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade Set for October 8
Fire Captain Mike Wheeler sounds a bell at a 2007 ceremony honoring fallen firefighters. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Residents Encouraged to Attend Silent Parade Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Thursday, October 8, the Park Forest Fire Department will host the 29th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade. This parade of lights-only emergency[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 5, 2009
Susan White, RN, gives Police Chief Tom Fleming a flu shot at the Park Forest Health Department Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— October 5, 2009. One of the things that drew me to the south suburbs many years ago was its dedication to the arts. Recently, I learned about[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of October 5, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg presents Tom Houlihan with a resolution honoring Governors State University on its 40th anniversary. Mr. Houlihan works in GSU’s Department of Marketing, Promotions, and Publications. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —October 5, 2009. Village Management Library Renovation Project At the September 29 meeting of the Village Board,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for October 5, 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…]
Clausen Turns It On to Give Notre Dame 37-30 OT Win
Commentary By an Angry Domer This one was exciting enough to keep my Mom glued to the television set watching football for the first time ever, according to my Dad. So, I’m pleased to offer Charlie Weis kudos for today’s win after bashing him because of the loss to Michigan. Face it,[Read More…]
Trying To Define ‘Journalist’ Risks Making Free Press Less Free
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Who is a journalist? Seems a simple question, really. But try to put the answer to paper or computer screen, and more pointedly, try to write that definition into law, and suddenly the effort gets more[Read More…]
