Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 7, 2007 — Soulforce today expressed deep concern over the nomination of Dr. James Holsinger for United States Surgeon General. "As the leading spokesperson for matters of public health, the Surgeon General should be guided by sound medical science, not religion-based bigotry," said Soulforce Executive Director[Read More…]
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Long-Term Weight Loss Requires More than Diet
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 6, 2007 — Studies are proving that dieting is often only a temporary stop on the path to weight loss. Most recently, studies have shown that after losing weight, people often relapse into old habits, including poor diet and little or no exercise. Physicians have[Read More…]
The Buzz About Eating Cicadas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Taking an afternoon stroll down almost any street in Park Forest, it’s almost impossible to miss the sometimes deafening buzz of the cicadas. Hearing reports that some in the area might be dining on the flying critters, a.k.a. periodical cicadas, eNews Park Forest sought some local expert[Read More…]
Rich Township SD 227 Breaks Ground
An architectural rendering of the addition that will be built at Rich South High School. (Graphic: Rich Township H.S. Dist. 227) Updated 6-4-07 with graphics. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— For one day, Olympia Field and Richton Park area residents were able to watch school and village officials wear hard hats and[Read More…]
Park Forest Pauses to Remember the Fallen
Veterans salute and fire rifles on Memorial Day in honor of those who have died in our nation's service. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest took a morning to remember fallen soldiers and honor veterans last Monday, Memorial Day morning, at the Downtown Village Green. The ceremony opened with[Read More…]
Police Report – June 4, 2007
Photo: Morguefile.com 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 media. An arrest does[Read More…]
One Soldier’s Story – Sgt. Daniel Casara
Sgt. Daniel Casara explains the leg injury he received while serving in Iraq. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— As Americans take time to celebrate Memorial Day with cook outs and parades, the day now has more meaning to some veterans like U.S.Army Sgt. Daniel Casara, 32, of University Park. [Read More…]
Production Ends At Historic Windsor Casting Plant
During the last 73 years, the Windsor Casting Plant has produced more than 50 million cylinder block castings and crankshafts for Ford engines. Windsor Casting Plant employees have demonstrated leadership in their dedication to quality, environmental stewardship and their commitment to the community. Ford is moving away from in-house casting[Read More…]
Second Sight Deserves First Amendment Protection
By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center Let's gaze deeply into our national crystal ball and look in on the latest flap in Livingston Parish, La. We just may see an unexpected, but nonetheless important, constitutional message. The parish council – called a county council in most areas – voted unanimously[Read More…]
Garbage Fire Torches Transfer Station
Star Disposal's transfer station building shows damage from a garbage fire last Thursday night. (Photo: ENEWSPF) May have been caused by improperly disposed pool chemicals Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Fire Department and departments from surrounding areas including University Park, South Chicago Heights, Richton Park, and Beecher extinguished a[Read More…]
