University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a Criminal Justice and Public Safety career fair on Thursday, October 9, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Prospective employers from the fields of law enforcement, public administration, and security services will[Read More…]
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GSU Librarian Diane Dates Casey Honored
GSU President Dr. Elaine Maimon, Diane Dates Casey, Dean of Library Services, and University Provost Dr. Jane Hudak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Diane Dates Casey understands that managing a library and ensuring its contents are accessible is much more than simply slapping a number on the spine of a[Read More…]
Scenic 5 and More Draws Over 1000
Runners are underway in the 2008 Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Bonus Coverage – Photo Galleries – Park Forest Scenic 5 and More, Park Forest Scenic 5 Awards, 2008 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Crowds began to gather on the streets of Park Forest before 6:30 a.m. Labor[Read More…]
Park Forest Scenic 5 Mile Run – 2008 Results
2008 Park Forest 5 Mile Run Park Forest, IL – September 1, 2008 Overall Results Place Div Sex Name No. Ag S City St Guntime Pace Chip 1 1 1 Julius K Rotich 12 33 M West Des Moi IA 25:27 5:06 25:25 2 1 2 Michael Lucchesi 534 29[Read More…]
Two Men Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two men were arrested on drug charges last week after one of them was pulled over by police on Orchard Drive. A hypodermic needle discovered inside the vehicle led police to further inquiry. An officer was on patrol on Orchard Drive approaching Indiana Street shortly before 11[Read More…]
Second Alleged CD/DVD Pirate Loses Sails in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police arrested another alleged CD/DVD pirate last week during a traffic stop on Western Avenue. He was discovered sailing through Park Forest in a red Chevrolet Astro van. While on patrol on Saturday, August 30, at 3:20 a.m., Officer DeVries observed the van traveling northbound on Western[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – September 8, 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[Read More…]
Competition in High School Sports Means Scholarships Challenging
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 4, 2008 — For thousands of high school athletes around the country, junior year just got a lot more stressful and a lot more work. According to new information from national scholarship consulting firm Scholarships for Athletes, competition for scholarship places is now so competitive[Read More…]
John McCain’s Republican Convention Speech
(ENEWSPF)– Thank you all very much. Tonight, I have a privilege given few Americans — the privilege of accepting our party’s nomination for President of the United States. And I accept it with gratitude, humility and confidence. In my life, no success has come without a good fight, and this[Read More…]
The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
CommentaryIllinois Needs a Big HugBy Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. When one thinks about the bitter feuds in recent years – Blagojevich vs. Madigan; Madigan vs. Jones; Jackson vs. Daley or Rush or Halvorson; the Tribune/Sun-Times vs. Stroger – one can’t help but think Illinois is in need of reconciliation. But[Read More…]