University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Social Work Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the university’s Hall of Honors. The MSW program director will be[Read More…]
Month: November 2009
Rich East to Hold Community Forum Wednesday, November 4
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School will hold a community forum Wednesday evening, November 4, according to Kevin Kredens, publicity coordinator at the school. "Park Forests residents have a long history of commitment and responsibility and dedication to their schools and community," Kredens said in a press release. "And[Read More…]
The Myth of Fox News’ Ratings Spike
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Fact: The breathless claim that Fox News’ ratings recently spiked thanks to the White House’s public critique is bogus hype — hype that Fox News and the Beltway press have relentlessly pushed. It’s just not true. No matter how many times reporters and pundits made the[Read More…]
Howard Kurtz’s Bogus Conflict-of-Interest Defense
Commentary By Jamison Foser In his Sunday column, Washington Post ombudsman Andrew Alexander addressed what he described as Post media critic Howard Kurtz’s "inescapable conflict" of interest "that is at odds with Post rules" — Kurtz’s side job as host of Reliable Sources on CNN, one of the media companies[Read More…]
California: Lawmakers Hold Historic Hearing On Marijuana Legalization
Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)– State lawmakers heard testimony last week in support of taxing and regulating the commercial production and distribution of marijuana for adults age 21 and older. Members of the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety called for the hearing, entitled "Examining the Fiscal and Legal Implication of the Legalization[Read More…]
Breckenridge, CO, Voters OK Marijuana Decriminalization
Breckenridge, CO–(ENEWSPF)– From the Summit Daily News: Breckenridge residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and paraphernalia Tuesday under town law. In early returns, some 72 percent of voters approved the measure. The vote means that, effective Jan. 1, people 21 and up in Breckenridge[Read More…]
Guilty Plea In 2009 Fatal Drunk Driving Accident
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County prosecutors have secured a 10-year prison sentence for Melrose Park man whose blood alcohol content was nearly twice the legal limit when he caused a fatal accident last summer that killed a 55-year old Norridge man, according the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.[Read More…]
Michigan Man Receives $25 million Bail on Murder and Aggravated Battery Charges
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After Cook County Prosecutors charged a Michigan man with first degree murder and aggravated battery to a child relating to the fatal stabbing a South Holland man and allegedly severely injuring his 6-month old daughter, a judge set his bail at $25 million bail, according to the office[Read More…]
Carail Weeks Gets 150-year Prison Sentence for 2006 Murder of Honor Student
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County prosecutors secured a 150-year prison term today for a Chicago man who fired an assault weapon and a stray bullet from the gun struck and killed a 14-year-old Harper High School honor student while she was getting ready for school in 2006, according to the office[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Lecture: Legacy of Navajo Spiderwoman
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture titled, "The Legacy of Spiderwoman: Navajo Weaving and Other Spinoffs" by Hertha Pacola of Orland Park. The presentation is Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This event is the[Read More…]