Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– During a July 1O’Reilly Factor discussion about whether “the liberal media” are helping President Obama “advance his energy agenda by spreading global warming propaganda,” guest host Juan Williams advanced falsehoods about global warming. Williams did not challenge Fox News contributor Bernie Goldberg when he falsely claimed that if[Read More…]
Opinion
Dog Parks are for Dogs Who Like Other Dogs
A patron of the Park Forest Bark District running with a visitor’s sandal. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Commentary Saturday was a special day for dogs and the people the dogs walk. Thanks to years of work by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, a grassroots petition drive from dog lovers Pam Moore[Read More…]
On the Budget Failure in Springfield
Commentary By State Rep. Greg Harris (D – 13th District) As you know, the General Assembly did not pass a budget with sufficient revenue increases to fully fund many vital state services. As of this writing, Illinois joins California and a handful of other states not having an operating budget[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Keeps Human Bones in Box for 26 Years
Blog Commentary-(ENEWSPF) – On keeping human bones for 26 years This one is just too strange to pass up. According to a report in the Southtown Star, a Park Forest man has kept “a disorganized heap of crusty human bones” in a box for 26 years. According to the report,[Read More…]
Focus On The Love, Not The Protests
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski I was horrified to learn this morning that representatives of the Westboro Baptist Church plan to protest the funerals of Connie Woolfolk and Sarah Szafranski tomorrow. Connie and Sarah are two of five women murdered at the Lane Bryant Clothing Store Saturday morning in Tinley Park.[Read More…]
On the Passing of Frank Wessely
Commentary Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— I was a bit late announcing our new issue of eNews Park Forest today. Early this morning I received a phone call from Mrs. Lynn Wessely, wife of Park Forest resident Frank Wessely, saying that she was at the hospital with Frank. Unable to wake him[Read More…]
The Declaration of Independence – Happy 4th of July!
Have you read the Declaration of Independence recently? Do you remember the last time you read it? We owe it to ourselves to read these words again, thoughtfully, at least once a year. Happy 4th of July from eNews Park Forest. Enjoy this old blog post, signed by a bunch[Read More…]