From left to right: Dr. James Moore, Dr.André Halliburton, Elighie Wilson, and Bryan Dunston. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College student Brandon Banks decided to attend Prairie State College (PSC) because he wanted a strong start to his college education. One of the first classes he enrolled in[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Announces 2009 Graduates
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Approximately 500 students recently graduated from Prairie State College. The following students received associate in arts, associate in science, associate in fine arts, associate in general studies, or associate in applied science degrees or a career program certificate. The list begins with students from Park Forest. Park[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 1, 2009
Judy Redmond, center, stands with young gymnasts during a talent showcase at Gainers Gymnastics in DownTown Park Forest Sunday. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Gainers Gymnastics Talent Showcase – May 31, 2009 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– June 1, 2009. This week in Park Forest, commissions meet, rain barrels are available at Village[Read More…]
The Return of the Iraqi Resistance
By Dahr Jamail, t r u t h o u t | Perspective At least 20 US soldiers have been killed in Iraq in May, the most since last September, along with more than 50 wounded. Iraqi casualties are, as usual – and in both categories – at least ten[Read More…]
Teen Shoots Self After Breakup
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A seventeen-year-old Park Forest man took his life after his girlfriend told him she was leaving him. Officers Kessler and Lara were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of South Orchard Drive on Wednesday, May 20, at 10:20 p.m., to investigate a 911 hang-up call.[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for June 1, 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…]
American Legion Holding Events Saturday
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The American Legion Post 1198 has two projects this Saturday. The first is a Veterans Lunch at the Post. The Women’s Auxiliary invites residents from the Manteno Veterans Home for lunch and entertainment. The luncheon starts at 1 p.m., and the cost is $8. The second event[Read More…]
IL Civil Union Bill Moves to Third and Final Reading Before House
Updated May 29, 2009, 6:15 p.m. The bill has been placed on “Calendar Order of 3rd Reading – Short Debate,” according to the Illinois General Assembly web site. Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Senate Bill 1716 has moved to Third Reading, according to Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris. The bill will establish Civil[Read More…]
PA Newspaper Runs Ad Calling for Obama’s Assassination, Apologizes
A Pennsylvania newspaper ran an ad apparently calling for the assassination of President Barack Obama, according to Editor and Publisher: The publisher of a Pennsylvania newspaper that ran a classified ad appearing to call for the assassination of President Barack Obama said it was “unfortunate” the ad made it into[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) – CDC Update, Fifteenth US Death Confirmed, May 29, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2009. Summary of Situation Current Statistics As of 11 a.m. (ET) on May 29, 2009, there have been 8,975 confirmed and probable cases of H1N1 influenza reported in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. confirmed death count attributable to H1N1 influenza is 15. State-specific[Read More…]
