Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2009 – 4:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Hey! Good to see you. (Applause.) I’m waiting for FLOTUS here. FLOTUS always politics more than POTUS. MRS. OBAMA: No, you move too slow. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: It is great to see everybody here[Read More…]
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The Press, Sotomayor and Ricci
Commentary by Eric Boehlert Like the sun coming up in the east, this one we saw coming a mile away. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the white firefighter from New Haven, CT. Five of the nine justices agreed that the firefighters “were unfairly denied promotions because of[Read More…]
Warm Weather Safety Tips
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The long-awaited summer heat has finally arrived. And as we usually experience in Illinois, the heat seemed to go from mild to extreme overnight. Extremely warm weather can pose health risks not only for the elderly and disabled, but for those who work out doors as well.[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest – June 29, 2009
Mayor Ostenburg and members of the Village Board were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the Park Forest Bark District Saturday. (Photo: JoJo Martin) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Our weekly feature, In and Around Park Forest, has grown considerably. This week, we’re offering readers a separate article detailing activities of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 29, 2009
Children dance with hula hoops at the first Main Street Nights last Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2009. Hard to believe that 2009 is just about half over. Now that summer has finally arrived, consider cooling off at the Aqua Center, attending Main Street Nights or any of[Read More…]
Park Forest FOCUS Awards 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship to Ryan Rudolf
Dorothy Furnace congratulates Ryan Rudolf, the recipient of the 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest FOCUS is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Rudolf of Park Forest has been awarded the 2009 Robert Furnace Memorial Scholarship. Ryan is the son of Dave and Carol[Read More…]
A Journalist Beaten – One Year Later
Journalists Dahr Jamail (left) and Mohammed Omer (right). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) By Mohammed Omer Agence Global June 26, 2008 is a day I will never forget. For the events of that day irrevocably changed my life. That day I was detained, interrogated, strip searched, and tortured while attempting to return home[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for June 29, 2009
The South Suburban Emergency Response Team’s armored vehicle.. (Photo: ENEWSPF) 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[Read More…]
Fourth of July in Park Forest: Parade, Concerts, Fireworks
The Park Forest Fire Department leades the 4th of July Parade down Lakewood Blvd. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Come and enjoy the Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July Celebration in Central Park. Residents are encouraged to spend the day with family and friends in and around[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Presents ‘With These Hands’ 2009 Sculpture Invitational
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Tall Grass Arts Association presents “With These Hands”, a compilation of sculptural works and wall images, beginning on Friday, July 10 and running through September 13. The exhibition will open with a reception and introduction of the artists on July 10 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.[Read More…]