Theater owner Kenny Yochelson tells the Village Board about plans for the Holiday Star. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Is Park Forest ready to play temporary host to 6,000+ zombies? Kenny Yochelson, new owner of the Holiday Star Theater — formerly Eagle Theater, 340 Main St. — has plans[Read More…]
Day: March 8, 2010
HHS Sends Letter to Insurance Company CEOs, Calls on Executives to Publicly Justify Premium Hikes
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010. In a letter to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group Inc., WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., Health Care Service Corporation and CIGNA HealthCare Inc., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called on the executives to publicly justify proposed health insurance premium increases. Sebelius’[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Health Insurance Reform, March 8, 2010
Glenside, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010 – 11:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Pennsylvania! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. This is a nice crowd. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, what a wonderful crowd. AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: Love you back. (Applause.) I[Read More…]
Beverage Industry Delivers on Commitment to Remove Regular Soft Drinks in Schools, Driving 88% Decline in Calories
New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010. America’s leading beverage companies have delivered on a three-year commitment with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, to remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replace them with lower-calorie,[Read More…]
PSC Says Summer Courses Provide Several Options for Everyone
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This summer is all about options at Prairie State College (PSC.) Options include credit and non-credit courses, tuition-free courses for high school students, courses for college students home for the summer, and more. Registration for summer courses begins March 22 and continues until classes begin. Credit courses[Read More…]
Joseph Wycoff Named Director of Institutional Research at PSC
Joseph Wycoff, the new director of institutional research at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Joseph Wycoff is the new director of institutional research at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Wycoff supports the college-wide efforts to create and maintain a data driven environment. His primary responsibility is[Read More…]
Governors State University Receives National Service Recognition
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. “We are proud of this recognition,” said university president Dr. Elaine P.[Read More…]
Donations Sought for Bark District Shelter
Board members and staff gathered last June for the grand opening of the Park Forest Bark District. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Program Supervisor Anna Soloff is hoping to raise a shelter at the Park Forest Bark District. In a letter to Bark District members, Soloff is asking for donations[Read More…]
Tall Grass Announces Spring 2010 Art Film Discussion Series
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Spring Tall Grass Art Film Discussion Series is scheduled to open on Sunday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights. Fliers and brochures are now available at the Tall Grass Art Gallery and the Marcus Theatre as well as several local[Read More…]
Another American Recovery & Reinvestment Grant for GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Governors State University will receive a two year, $1.7 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Early Head Start Program at the Family Development Center (FDC). According to Carol Morrison, Executive[Read More…]