Cardinal Francis George preaches at Marian’s 50th Anniversary Celebration liturgy Saturday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Presented to her following a Mass celebrating Marian Catholic’s 50th Anniversary, The Sr. Mary Paul Endowment was the grass roots response of the Marian Catholic community wishing her well upon her appointment by Francis[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center School administrators can gain from a recent court decision some much-needed guidance on how to react to student voices they dislike. The good news for students — and for all Americans — is that this newest legal lesson supports[Read More…]

Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)– Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced recently that the Park Forest Historical Society is one of 776 museums, libraries, and archives, representing every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam selected to receive[Read More…]

Rep. Al Riley presents Boonsom "Lipstick Lady" Hartman with a resolution honoring her, as Judge Ray Funderburk presents Hartman with flowers from the running club. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club gathered for their annual Progressive Half Marathon Awards Picnic, one member received[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twenty-four individuals received Trustee Scholarships from Prairie State College (PSC) for the 2008-09 academic year. The scholarships are awarded to graduates of high schools within the PSC district to recognize outstanding accomplishments, high academic achievement, and an overall commitment to personal excellence. This year, scholarships were awarded[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Prairie State College’s Career Development Services invites area businesses and organizations to participate in a job fair. The job fair will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the atrium of the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Registration is[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Humane Society staff members recently witnessed a horrible scene. On Saturday, August 30, working in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department and the Homewood Police, 30 dogs were seized from deplorable conditions on a quiet, tree-lined street in Homewood. The dogs were living[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a Criminal Justice and Public Safety career fair on Thursday, October 9, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Prospective employers from the fields of law enforcement, public administration, and security services will[Read More…]

GSU President Dr. Elaine Maimon, Diane Dates Casey, Dean of Library Services, and University Provost Dr. Jane Hudak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Diane Dates Casey understands that managing a library and ensuring its contents are accessible is much more than simply slapping a number on the spine of a[Read More…]

Runners are underway in the 2008 Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Bonus Coverage – Photo Galleries – Park Forest Scenic 5 and More, Park Forest Scenic 5 Awards, 2008 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Crowds began to gather on the streets of Park Forest before 6:30 a.m. Labor[Read More…]