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Children at Taft Elementary Enjoy the Show

The children of Taft Elementary, Kankakee, Illinois, vote on the next storyline in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The children from Taft Elementary School in had a very special treat Friday when they visited the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.[Read More…]

When Gay Marriage Debate Turns Ugly, No One Wins

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Since Election Day, the Mormon church has been the target of demonstrations protesting the passage of Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex marriage in California. Why the Mormons? Last week, gay-rights activist Dan Savage[Read More…]

Shotgun Robbery Suspects Arrested and Charged

Juvenile suspect charged as an adult Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In retrospect, the robbery appeared to be hastily and sloppily planned. In reality, the results could have been deadly. Two men wearing hooded sweatshirts entered Family Dollar on November 1, one with a rifle which he pointed at the clerk behind[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report – November 24, 2008

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]

Non Partisan Committee Makes Big Changes

On Thursday November 13, 2008, Park Forest’s Non Partisan Committee (NPC) held a special membership meeting to consider changes to the NPC’s practices.  Changes had been recommended by a task force convened to address concerns that candidates were running as part of a slate rather than as individuals.  After much[Read More…]

Tips to Get Your Child College Ready

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The importance of planning ahead for higher education has never been more apparent than in 2008, with budget shortfalls impacting education, unemployment rates increasing, and once prosperous industries closing across the country. In light of National Education Week, we encourage you to help your own children start thinking[Read More…]

Massive Pro-Gay Rallies in Illinois

Chicago Loop Closed by Gay Marriage Supporters Carbondale, Champaign, Peoria & Springfield Join in National Protest Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thousands of Illinoisans joined gay rights supporters in forty-nine other states holding simultaneous pro-gay marriage rallies Saturday. The rallies were organized to protest the California vote taking away the right of same-sex[Read More…]

New Blend of Media Expands Free Speech, Press

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director The 21st century dynamics of free press and free speech are an intriguing blend of traditional news media, new technology, personal messages and even entertainment programming. And, considering the success of President-elect Barack Obama’s use of[Read More…]

Village Holds Community Celebration Honoring Veterans

Iraq War Veteran DeShaun Smith addresses the Community Celebration honoring veterans last Monday in the board room. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest honored veterans last Monday evening with a community celebration in the board room. The ceremony began as members of the Bloom High School[Read More…]

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