Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hundreds lined up on the sidewalk outside the Park Forest Police Station, hoping to receive one of 50 housing vouchers from the Park Forest Housing Authority. Police estimated there were 150 people Tuesday evening. By Wednesday, that number came close to 400, village officials said. For the[Read More…]
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Nancy Reagan to Son Ron Reagan: I’ll Miss Ted Kennedy
Commentary Ron Reagan interviewed his mom, Nancy Reagan, today on Air America Radio regarding the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. It was incredibly, incredibly moving. Ron’s show comes on every day at 5:00 p.m. in the Chicagoland area. Asking his mother how her and her late husband’s friendship with Ted[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Florida Appellate Court To Affirm Ruling Striking Florida Law Barring Gay People From Adopting
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union appeared before a Florida appellate court today to urge the court to let stand an earlier ruling striking down Florida’s law barring lesbians and gay men from adopting. “Florida’s law unconstitutionally singles out gay people and the children in their care for[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Two Appointments to University of Illinois Board of Trustees
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn appointed two new trustees to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Governor Quinn named Christopher G. Kennedy, president of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. and Lawrence Oliver II, chief counsel in charge of internal investigations for Chicago-based Boeing Co. to the board of trustees.[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces Historic Opportunity to Turn Around Nation’s Lowest-Achieving Public Schools
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced draft requirements for $3.5 billion in Title I School Improvement grants to turn around the nation’s lowest performing schools. “If we are to put an end to stubborn cycles of poverty and social failure, and put our country[Read More…]
Death Notice: Thomas Andrew Peryam
Thomas “Tom” Peryam Peryam, Thomas "Tom", age 40, of Chicago, died August 25, 2009. Visitation: Friday, August 28, 4-9p.m. at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, Il 60466. Service Information: Saturday, August 29, 9:15 a.m. at chapel, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Ireneaus[Read More…]
Indiana Man Indicted on Charge Stemming from Alleged Cross Burning
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2009. The Justice Department announced that Bruce Mikulyuk, of Mishawaka, Ind., has been indicted by a federal grand jury for charges stemming from a cross burning in September 2007. Mikulyuk made his first court appearance today in South Bend, Ind. A trial has been scheduled for Nov. 3,[Read More…]
Death Notices: Doris Humes, William H. Humes, Sr.
Doris Humes Humes, Doris, age 91, of Park Forest, died July 14, 2009. Visitation: Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:00 a.m. Faith United Protestant Church 10 Hemlock St., Park Forest, IL 60466. More information is available at Lain-Sullivan Funeral & Cremation, 708-747-3700, or on the web at www.lainsullivan.com. Click here for[Read More…]
Assistance Sought in Locating Booker T. Terry; $2 Million Bail Set For Charge of Aggravated Battery of a Child
JOLIET–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2009. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow joined Beecher Police Chief Jeffrey Weissgerber in seeking the public’s assistance in locating Booker T. Terry, who has been charged with aggravated battery of a child. Terry, 40, of 1174 Cherry Lane, Beecher, was charged on Aug. 18, 2009, and a[Read More…]
Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2009. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Architect Series® and 850 Series® Casement Windows Units: About 6,500 Manufacturer: Pella Corp., of Pella, Iowa Hazard:[Read More…]
