CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The start of a new school year can be overwhelming for both kids and parents. But it doesn’t have to be, according to Illinois’ top teachers. Tapping into their collective 2,000 years of teaching experience, the members of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators have compiled a list of[Read More…]

Cars wait at the EJ&E tracks on Western Avenue this past winter. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Is Park Forest ready for trains that are two miles long? How about 32 of them a day? According to a recent report in the Chicago Tribune, Canadian National will bring monster trains[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— With rising gas prices, more and more people are looking for ways to save on the cost of fuel. This fall, Prairie State College offers several gas-friendly options. These options include Weekend College and online classes. For students who drive approximately 15 miles a day, driving to[Read More…]

Donald Bartak was recognized for his dedication and commitment as a literacy tutor. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Donald Bartak, volunteer math tutor for Prairie State College, was recently recognized by Secretary of State and State Librarian Jessie White and the Illinois Press Association with a Spotlight on Service award[Read More…]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dorm rooms are quite valuable to a young adult’s growth —it’s often his or her first new “home” away from home. For ideas to transform what is often a drab, lifeless space to a warm, personal place ideal for studying and socializing, visit HGTV.com’s popular “Rate My Space”[Read More…]

Blog Commentary According to a report in The Chemical Engineer Today , two scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chemistry professor Daniel Nocera and postdoctoral fellow Matthew Kanansay, say they have developed a practical way of generating plentiful supplies of hydrogen gas to power cars, houses etc." According to[Read More…]

Dorothy Colson signs for a delivery at the South Suburban Food Co-op. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tucked away in an industrial park just off Main Street in Matteson, the South Suburban Food Co-op has been offering healthy alternatives for over 34 years. Run by a board of directors and[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the number of college applications in record territory – over 2 million and growing – and last year’s top schools reporting unprecedented low acceptance rates, today’s college-bound students and their families face an admissions landscape more challenging than ever. To make matters even more daunting, today’s teens[Read More…]

A Review "Car Talk" with Jonathan Pitman Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Just when you thought the Ford Motor Company was going to throw in the towel and call it a day, the company comes up big flexing its muscles with the debut of the 2009 Ford Flex. At first glance, this[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director There’s a delay in U.S. Senate consideration of a proposal to “shield” journalists from many federal subpoenas seeking disclosure of confidential sources. Supporters now hope to get a vote after Congress returns from summer recess. The[Read More…]