“Yes! For lady Day” by Mark Di Suvero is one of the sculptures on the summer tour of the monumental sculptures in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (Photo supplied) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Summertime is the ideal time to discover the Nathan Manilow SculpturePark at Governors State University. The parkincludes twenty-six[Read More…]
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Reading Tutoring Available at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades two through five, from July 8 through July 28. This one-to-one program brings students experiencing reading problems together with teachers who have the skills to help them.[Read More…]
Village Board Meets with Environment Commission
June 4, 2009, 7:25 p.m. Commentary The Village Board is currently meeting with the Environment Commission to disucss a Sustainability Plan for the Village of Park Forest. The focus is on “Green” initiatives. Follow the meeting on Twitter: http://twitter.com/eNewsParkForest
Supplemental Request to Enhance Our Nation’s Defense Against H1N1 Flu and Other Proposals
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. What follows is an addition to the supplemental request currently being considered by Congress regarding 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 2, 2009 Dear Madam Speaker: On April 30, I wrote to you to request funding for the 2009 H1Nl flu outbreak. Since[Read More…]
Text of Letter from President Obama to Senators Kennedy and Baucus Re: Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. The Honorable Edward M. KennedyThe Honorable Max BaucusUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus: The meeting that we held today was very productive and I want to commend you for your leadership — and the hard work your Committees are doing on[Read More…]
H1N1 Influenza Continues to Circulate – Illinois State Public Health Director Stresses Precautions
IL H1N1 Flu Update SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 1,268 cases of H1N1 influenza in Illinois and four people diagnosed with the virus, all with underlying medical conditions, have died. “We must continue to take precautions to avoid getting sick – such as[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) – CDC Update, June 3, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009. Summary of Situation Current Statistics According to data reported to the CDC by 12 AM (midnight) ET on June 1, 2009, there are 11,054 confirmed and probable cases of H1n1 influenza in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The U.S. confirmed death count[Read More…]
Announcing the Winning Chefs at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event 2009
Winners of the BIG Event 2009 Firefighters Cook-off:(Left to Right) Steve Zook, Jim Leibach, Ken Marotzke, Scott Hemesath, Dan Ennesser ( Chicago ), Jim Waranoski (Chicago Ridge). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The competition was fierce, but four fire departments emerged as champions of their craft at Sertoma’s sixth annual BIG[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club May Round-up
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met the evening of Tuesday, May 12 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. After the business meeting, club member Robert Beadle, presented a program on agates. Beadle shared several specimens of agates including Mexican Crazy Lace, Union Rd. Agates, named from[Read More…]
PSC Recognizes Volunteers Who Use Personal Passions to Make a Difference
From left to right: Justin Doup, Jim White, and Donald Bartak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– To make a difference in the lives of others, Jim White shares his love of music, Donald Bartak uses his understanding of math, and Justin Doup applies his leadership skills. These three individuals are[Read More…]
