Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2010. Stories about a “freeze” or “moratorium” on mortgage foreclosures are in the headlines, so it’s no surprise if you’ve heard that some mortgage lenders are stopping foreclosures while their paperwork is investigated to be sure it’s in order. But no matter what you hear on the[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Capital Funding for Morton College
CICERO–(ENEWSPF)–October 25, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $5 million in state funding for improvements at Morton College. The funding, provided through Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, will serve more than 5,000 students and create approximately 35 construction jobs. “As a former community college teacher, I understand the value of[Read More…]
Demolition of Park Forest’s Marshall Field’s Building Begins
Demolition of the Marshall Field’s building in Park Forest has officially begun. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Staff reported to the Village Board Saturday that asbestos removal at the Marshall Field’s building in DownTown Park Forest has begun. This signals the first step in demolition of the signature structure in[Read More…]
Two Rich East Rocket Runners Advance to State Cross Country Sectionals
Lansing, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East’s Dorian Simmons and Janiah Jones Saturday, placed 25th and 23rd, respectively, at Saturday’s Class 2A Illiana Christian Regional Cross Country meet at North Creek Meadow Forest Preserve in Lansing, By doing so, the Rockets pair qualified for the Class 2A Sectional meet. Simmons, a sophomore and[Read More…]
ITC Presents Award Winning Drama ‘The Real Thing’
The Illinois Theatre Center is one of the all-too-hidden gems of DownTown Park Forest. Go see a play. The acting is incredible. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest will present The Real Thing, Tom Stoppard’s exciting "play-within-a-play" about love, truth and illusion, for a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 25, 2010
Kevin Headley (standing) of Park Forest confers with Mike Jordan at the St. Irenaeus Spaghetti Dinner Sunday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2010. The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring the 2010 Safe Halloween Festivities on Sunday, October 31 in DownTown Park Forest. More than 500 ‘goblins and ghosts’[Read More…]
Marian Band Wins 31st Straight Illinois State Championship
The Marian Catholic Color Guard performs for the student body in October, 2009. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Right now, it’s just one simple sentence on the school’s Web site, "Marian Band wins 31st straight state championship in class on Oct. 23." Congratulations to the Marian Catholic High School Band,[Read More…]
The Rent Is Too Damn High Party Campaigns in New York (Video)
New York-(ENEWSPF)- Would you marry a shoe? In a debate expected to be dominated by top New York governor candidates Andrew Cuomo and Carl Paladino, Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party provided the fireworks. Watch his inspired views on karate, gay marriage, and, well, rent. What[Read More…]
GSU To Host Open House October 30
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University Office of Admission and Student Recruitment is hosting an Undergraduate Program Open House and Instant Decision Day on Saturday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and Career Services will be on hand to answer[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole’s Learning through Exploration
Learning through exploration at St. Lawrence O’Toole. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Today’s students are a complicated bunch and therefore the teaching of these unique students has changed. The teachers at St. Lawrence O’Toole are using technology and hands-on exploration to give students every opportunity to truly grasp the knowledge that[Read More…]