The Progressive April 2008 Issue Dahr Jamail Jason Moon suffers from persistent insomnia as he wrestles with memories of his time in Iraq. “While on our initial convoy into Iraq in early June 2003, we were given a direct order that if any children or civilians got in front of[Read More…]
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Western Ave. Construction to Begin – EJ&E Tracks to Close
The EJ&E Railroad crossing on Western Ave., shown here in its most common condition, will be closed entirely for one week in April. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be widening and resurfacing Western Ave from Illinois Street to Steger Road beginning April 1.[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall of Heparin Solutions
Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL) manufactures Heparin Sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient that is used by B. Braun Medical Inc. to produce Heparin Sodium in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection solutions IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–B. Braun Medical Inc. was recently notified by its supplier, Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL)[Read More…]
Upcoming Health Screenings at Health Dept.
Nurses Plus unveiled a new logo. (GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Nurses Plus and the Park Forest Health Department is your headquarters for Flu Shots and Immunizations, Medicare Certified Home Care, Village Nurse Services, Bath Services, Health Consultations, and the 10 Ton Challenge. Located in the lower level of Village[Read More…]
Rep. Riley Announces 2008 Scholarship Applications Available
Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, announced the immediate availability of General Assembly Scholarship applications. (PHOTO SUPPLIED ) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Applications for eight Illinois General Assembly Scholarships are now available for students residing in the 38th Legislative District of State Representative Al Riley. Applications should be returned to Representative Riley’s[Read More…]
Recall of Heparin
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Health Packaging (AHP), a subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC), today announced a voluntary recall of 1,421 units (25 vials per unit) of 10000 USP units/ml heparin sodium injection 1ml vials as part of the broader February 29, 2008 recall of Heparin products made by Baxter Healthcare[Read More…]
State Reps. To Hold Budget Hearing Tuesday
To The Editor: Recently, the governor unveiled his budget proposal to the Illinois General Assembly and although many details are still missing, it is quite clear that this budget will impact our region of the state. In the face of a $750 million deficit for the current year and difficult[Read More…]
Celebrating Earth Day 2008
Cook County Commissioner Joan Murphy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy issued a statement encouraging families to live healthy, discover nature and celebrate Earth Day. "Earth Day is a special reminder to us, that we need to be concerned about our planet each and every[Read More…]
‘A More Perfect Union’
Video added 3-18-08, 2:42 p.m. As Prepared for Delivery… “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America’s improbable experiment[Read More…]
eNewsPF Store
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The eNews Park Forest online store is up and running. We have partnered with CafePress.com to bring you eNews Park Forest and Park Forest-related merchandise. Please help support and promote eNews Park Forest and our wonderful Village by stopping by and making a purchase! We offer a[Read More…]
