Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2010. The following op-ed, written by Vice President Joe Biden, was published in today’s Wall Street Journal: The Case for Ratifying New StartPresident Obama has shown that missile defense and arms control can proceed hand-in-hand.By JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. In September 2009, when President Obama decided to[Read More…]
Day: November 24, 2010
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010. This evening, President Obama called President Lee to tell him that the United States stands shoulder to shoulder with our close friend and ally, the Republic of Korea. The President strongly condemned the attack by North Korea on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeoung, which took[Read More…]
Artisan Confections Recalls Dagoba new moon™ Rich Dark Chocolate Squares Due to Possible Health Risk
ASHLAND, ORE.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010- Artisan Confections Company is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Dagoba Organic Chocolate new moon Rich Dark Chocolate 74% cacao 0.32 ounce squares because they may contain Salmonella. No other sizes or Dagoba items are involved in this recall. The recall involves 33 cases of[Read More…]
Marshall Field’s Brick Sale
The Park Forest Historical Society is selling pieces of history just in time for Holiday giving. Marshall Field’s Park Forest Store bricks are for sale at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd, Saturday December 11 and 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The museum features the[Read More…]
GSU and Tall Grass: We’re Not Waiting for Superman
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The documentary film Waiting for Superman by Davis Guggenheim, will serve as the spark for debate and conversation about education in the south suburbs. The Governors State University Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE) is sponsoring a special screening of the film followed by a panel[Read More…]
Crete-Monee High School Seniors Go to College at PSC
Crete-Monee students who are participating in the Early College Institute at PSC.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A senior at Crete-Monee High School, Cody Hock plays football, participates in track and field, and is ranked number one in his class. He is enjoying his last year as a high school student, and[Read More…]
World War II Vets Bring Veteran’s Day To Life For District 163 Students
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Renewing friendships, celebrating an 86th birthday and sharing a moment of silence for a deceased veteran and all those who died before him were among the highlights of Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s Veteran’s Day Program. Seven of 10 World War II veterans who were interviewed[Read More…]
Huth Students Debate Issues
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Education, media and political issues were on the minds of the seventh and eighth grade Huth Middle School students who participated in the school’s third annual Great Debate, “Point/Counterpoint” on a recent evening at the school. Focusing on contemporary subjects, the students brought forth arguments that were based[Read More…]
Southland’s Extended School Day Opens Door To Opportunities
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It is nearly 4:00 p.m. on a weekday at Southland College Prep Charter High School, and its classrooms are still buzzing with activity. While instruction in the core curriculum ends at 3:30 p.m., Southland students continue to be involved at school in their electives from 3:30 p.m. until[Read More…]
GSU Chemistry Students Present Nationally
David Corcoran of Oak Forest, Diana Harms of Joliet, Dr. Patty Fu-Giles of Governors State University, and Rahul Khanke of University Park at the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition held in Boston, MA. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University Master of Science students are also making[Read More…]