Washington–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign today expressed concern over Department of Health and Human Services regulations regarding “provider conscience.”  These regulations purport to interpret federal law to allow a health care provider to refuse to provide any health care service or information for a religious or moral reason.  These regulations[Read More…]

A sampling of images from the 2009 eNews Park Forest Wish Photography Wall Calendar. Click Here to Order Yours Today! (Photography by Wendy Heise, Wish Photography ) ADVERTISEMENT Introducing the 2009 eNews Park Forest Wish Photography Wall Calendar! This 2009 Calendar contains photography by Wendy Heise of events and locations[Read More…]

Tribute: Mrs. Cathy DiGiovanni’s 3D Multi-Cultural Sculpture class at Marian Catholic High School display a tribute of American Soldiers killed in Iraq (4,195 names when the labels were placed). Students pictured include Rebekah Bohlen (Homewood), Joe Hess (Lynwood), Annie Rosandich (Frankfort), Dennis Rogala (Lansing), Angela DeSalle (Steger) and Kyle Tilley[Read More…]

The Park Forest Public Library. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Public Library has recently added Auto Repair Reference Center from EBSCO to its online databases accessible through the library Web site, www.pfpl.org.  The Auto Repair Reference Center database includes automotive repair information supplied by Point 5 Technologies,[Read More…]

Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Congresswoman-elect Debbie Halvorson issued the following statement in regard to the recently released final version of the Surface Transportation Board’s Environmental Impact Study of the proposed sale of the EJ&E rail line to Canadian National: "I am extremely disappointed with the STB’s disregard for the input of communities[Read More…]

Washington–(ENEWSPF)– After three decades of work on behalf of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), Rev. Richard Cizik was forced to resign Thursday after a radio interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” in which he asserted his support for civil unions for gay and lesbian couples.  In response to his forced[Read More…]

There is more bad news from the auto industry today as Chrysler announces that it will cease production at all of its 30 manufacturing plants in the United States for one month.  As you know the big three are struggling.  The reality is that if one of these major automakers[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Experiencing the sculptures of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on a moonlit night can reward visitors with a unique perspective,” said Geoffrey Bates, director and curator of the sculpture park which is located on the campus of Governors State University. “The subtle light combined with the gentle[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jaime Miller was recently hired as the director of enrollment services at Prairie State College (PSC). In her new position, Miller provides leadership in enrollment, recruitment, registration, retention, and records. Her primary responsibility is to facilitate a smooth enrollment process for new and returning students while assuring[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two leading news organizations, Chicago Headline Club and Illinois News Broadcasters Association, in a letter to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Police Supt. Jody Weis, strongly protest that a videographer now faces three charges instead of the initial single charge. The CHC and INBA in October had[Read More…]