Commentary By John A. Ostenburg Some time ago, I was asked what local government actually does. Giving the question some thought, I came up with the following response. Local government performs four basic tasks: (1) assuring that citizens respect the rights of one another; (2) providing essential services required to[Read More…]
Month: October 2009
Street Sweeping Truck Accidentally Crushes Park Forest Man
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: A Park Forest man was accidentally crushed to death in the compressor of a street sweeping truck in Chicago while he apparently was repairing it, officials said Wednesday. Police responded at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday to 1015 W. Pershing Road, where a 37-year-old mechanic for[Read More…]
PSC to Host Family Halloween Party
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Little ghosts and goblins and their parents are invited to enjoy a Halloween extravaganza filled with candy, hay rides, carnival games, and more at Prairie State College (PSC). The 13th annual Halloween Family Fun Fest will be held on Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile Off Consumers’ Faces
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBBs around the country have received a number of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Donation: Check It Out Before Going Pink
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As National Breast Cancer Awareness month celebrates 25 years of education, many national and local businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services to support a cure for breast cancer. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to research donation claims before making a purchase. The BBB encourages consumers[Read More…]
Nationally Award Winning Poets to Appear at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two nationally recognized poets will share their poetry with Prairie State College (PSC) students and community members during a reading and discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room located on PSC’s main[Read More…]
Marian Honors 60 for Academic Perfection
Sophomore Summer Fields (Richton Park) receives her Academic Letter from President Sr. Judine Hilbing on Thursday at the Marian Catholic High School Academic Breakfast to honor students with a GPA of 4.0 for consecutive semesters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School awarded 60 Academic Letters to sophomores,[Read More…]
Rep. Cynthia Soto Visits PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Representative Cynthia Soto (D-4th District), chair of the higher education appropriations committee, is greeted by Prairie State College students, faculty, staff, and administrators during her recent visit to the college. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
Painting Exhibition at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Faith Journey," a solo exhibition of paintings by Patricia Watkins, will be on display from October 26 to November 2, at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University. The opening reception is Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are[Read More…]
Applications now Available for Two IDNR Educational Grants
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Division of Education and The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) are working together to offer the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant and the Rain Garden Initiative grant programs for 2009. Educators and youth group leaders may apply for up to $600 from[Read More…]
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