Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. It’s the answer[Read More…]
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Village Board Meetings Now Broadcast Live Online
All Park Forest Village Board meetings are now broadcast live online, as is the public access channel 4. Click HERE to view channel 4 live online now.
Park Forest Celebrates Halloween
(Photo: Wendy Heise) Safe Halloween 2008 Photo Gallery Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Many children and parents turned out to the Annual Safe Trick or Treat and Costume Contest in Downtown Park Forest on Friday, October 31st. Parents and kids alike enjoyed plenty of candy, great company and great costumes. Bags began[Read More…]
Iraq: The Cost of Slumber
By: Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t Long before I discovered the mysterious mix of pain and relief that writing from the heart brings, I was pursuing a Masters in English Literature at Central Washington University in the small town of Ellensburg, Washington. I was broke,[Read More…]
States Differ On What Voters Can Wear to the Polls
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director A T-shirt can really get some people teed-off — particularly when it’s worn into a polling place, it would seem. And in parts of the nation — now including Michigan, since an Oct. 29 court ruling[Read More…]
SD 163 to Consider Finances, Personnel
(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Board of Education will meet as a Finance Committee, Monday, November 3, 2008 at the District Office, 242 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The meeting will be held in the Board Room and will be called to order at 7:00 p.m.[Read More…]
GSU Joins SAP University Alliance
University Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beginning this academic year, students and faculty at Governors State University will have access to one of the business world’s most advanced and popular enterprise resource planning software packages. Participation in the SAP University Alliance will enable GSU to offer advanced training in this real world[Read More…]
Village Board to Considering Cal City Gaming Support, Strategic Plan
(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village Board will be very busy Monday evening, beginning with an executive session at 6:30, followed by a Rules Meeting at 8:00 p.m. The agenda for the Rules Meeting includes a draft ordinance has been developed that would amend the Village’s Real Estate[Read More…]
Election Night 2008 – Results
Get up-to-the-minute election results for the race for the office of President of the United States and Congress – U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Google Map: Follow Presidential, Senate House Races
Meet the Press – November 2, 2008
Tom Brokaw obviously favors the right wing, but the show is still one of the finest Sunday news programs on television. I’m happy to spread the word.