A group of Alsip firefighters attend a Sertoma Centre training on September 12. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During the month of September, staff at Sertoma Centre are busy training members of the Alsip Fire Department on the basics of developmental, physical, emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. These trainings are just[Read More…]

Panel discussion members from left: Kathleen Bankhead, Dr. Gerri Outlaw, and Michelle Cuebas. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than 50 social work field instructors from agencies throughout the metropolitan Chicago area met at Governors State University recently to discuss the parameters of their work as field instructors of students[Read More…]

The Plan Commission will conduct a hearing on a draft Strategic Plan for Land Use and Economic Development. (Graphic: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Plan Commission of the Village of Park Forest will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 pm at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, to[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate will officially open its first U.S. Chocolate Academy alongside its new North American headquarters at 600 W. Chicago today. The Chicago Chocolate Academy, a training center for professional users, joins nine others around the world and is a[Read More…]

Los Angeles–(ENEWSPF)– International Medical Corps (IMC) has been matched for the American Express Top 25 Members Project, ‘Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children.’  The project was selected from 1,190 submissions nominated by American Express card members.  As the organization matched to the project, IMC is eligible for a part of[Read More…]

Yesterday, coming home from work, I stopped at a business on Lincoln Highway for dinner.  My car was fine.  When I returned home, about 1.5 miles later, my left front tire was nearly flat. It was about 5:30 p.m. and I had a meeting to get to for 6:00 p.m. [Read More…]

In my Tribute to Robert A. Dinerstein, I said parts of his Oral History Transcript are on the Illinois Digital Archives.  The other day, I checked to see how many parts were on, and discovered that none are, at this point. I apologize to anyone who has been trying to[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center As the nation on Sept. 17 again marks Constitution Day, it’s worth noting what a difference a few centuries make. “Constitution Day” is a relatively new mandate from Congress for the nation’s schools and colleges — and an invitation[Read More…]

Nancy Hays salutes Henry Mancini in February at Freedom Hall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Freedom Hall announces the 2008-2009 Series for the intimate 330-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre in Park Forest. For over 30 years, internationally renown performers plus inexpensive tickets, free parking and a convenient location have brought patrons[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Clifford Odets’ backstage drama THE COUNTRY GIRL is considered a "modern classic" of American theatre. The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest is proud to present it as the opening production of their 33rd Season, starting September 26th. THE COUNTRY GIRL tells the story of a washed-up,[Read More…]