Month: August 2008

Commentary By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director From the time most of us set foot on a school playground, if not before, we learn that in making group decisions, majority rules: If most READ MORE

Inter Press Service By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail* BAQUBA, Aug 29 (IPS) – Residents of Baquba deny police claims that kidnappings are now a matter of the past. "There are fewer people disappearing, but READ MORE

Individuals start their morning exercising with the help of Vocational Coordinator Sandy Baker at our 123rd Street facility. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sertoma Centre will show appreciation for all direct service staff during National Direct READ MORE

Spend a "Staycation" at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With so many folks planning Staycations due to the cost of fuel, you might want to take advantage of a little READ MORE

Saturday marked 60 years since the first residents moved into rental units in Park Forest. (Photo: Jane Nicoll) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past Saturday marked the 60th Anniversary date of the first three families moving READ MORE

Rick Bryant, a top aide to Congressman Jackson, speaks at the public comment session. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several village officials and residents from Park Forest attended a public comment session held Monday, August READ MORE

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several village officials and residents from Park Forest attended a public comment session held Monday, August 25, at the Holiday Inn, Matteson, regarding the draft Environmental Impact Study regarding the proposed acquisition READ MORE

Commentary Despite widespread criticism that he’s doing more harm to education in Illinois than good, State Senator James Meeks insisted last week that his planned student boycott of Chicago Public Schools will go forward.  Parents READ MORE

Comment on the proposed sale of the EJ&E Railroad to Canadian National Written comments should be sent to: Phillis Johnson-Ball Surface Transportation Board 395 E. Street, SW Washington, DC 20423. Electronic comments can be submitted READ MORE

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Chicago Heights man allegedly selling pirated DVDs and CDs was arrested last week near the Currency Exchange on South Orchard. Police seized his ship, a green Ford Windstar van. Officer Mannino READ MORE