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FTC Advises Consumers: Notices from Mortgage Servicers Always Demand Homeowner Attention

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…]

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…]

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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…]

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…]

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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…]

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