Mia Garrison displays the award she won for her drawing. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2009. A first grade student from Park Forest is now an award winning artist. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently honored 12 students from across the state whose artwork won the Fourth Annual[Read More…]
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State of Illinois Public Health Director Warns of Potential Hazard in Recalled Cookie Dough
IDPH Director Warning on Recalled Cookie Dough SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2009. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning consumers not to eat recalled Nestle Toll House Prepackaged Refrigerated Cookie Dough due to the risk of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Education Expands Its Student Loan Servicing Capacity
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced that four companies were awarded contracts to service a portion of the approximately $550 billion outstanding federal student loan portfolio held by the Department. The selected contractors will also service loans originated by and sold to the Department[Read More…]
Obama Signs Memo Opening Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2009 – President Barack Obama signed a memorandum yesterday opening up benefits to same-sex couples and forbidding discrimination in the federal workplace. “We’ve got more work to do to ensure that government treats all its citizens equally, to fight injustice and intolerance in all its forms, and to[Read More…]
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Blow the Roof Off the United Center – Concert Review
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2009. Anyone who knows me for more than 30 minutes knows that I am a passionate fan of Eric Clapton. I’ve attended in excess of 20 Clapton concerts throughout the United States, Holland and London’s Royal Albert Hall. And since I’m as passionate about music as[Read More…]
Park Forest History in Our Schools – A Demonstration
The Park Forest Historical Society’s House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of School District 163, on Sunday June 28, 2009 the Park Forest Historical Society will present a demonstration of the new Park Forest History Curriculum Unit being used by Park Forest School[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Presidential Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2009. In an Oval Office event later today, President Barack Obama will sign a Presidential Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination. The Memorandum follows a review by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management ant the Secretary of State regarding what benefits may be extended to[Read More…]
Rich Township Food Pantry Needs You Now
Tiffany Graham (from left), Dan Graham, and Jim Settles, Sr. (right), present a check to Vicki Sline (middle right), director of the Rich Township Food Pantry. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich Township Food Pantry has seen an increase in clientele over the last twelve months. With the economy[Read More…]
State Rep. Harris Blasts Pres. Obama Over CA DOMA Case
State Rep. Greg Harris, (D) 13th District. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary State Rep. Greg Harris, (D) 13th District, released the following letter to President Barack Obama regarding the motion filed by the Department of Justice in the matter of Smelt and Hammer versus the United States of America and the State[Read More…]
Is Fox News Big Enough for Shep Smith and Glenn Beck?
Commentary by Eric Boehlert It must have been an awkward elevator ride for Shep Smith over at Fox News headquarters last Friday, heading up to the 12th-floor studio where his Fox Report program originates. I’m just imagining the nasty looks he must have gotten from co-workers — if any of[Read More…]
