Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued a statement today regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a gay couple who married in California. Arthur[Read More…]
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Governors State University Graduate Student Art Exhibit
“Natural or Man-Made” photographic artwork of Michael Smith. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery presents “Natural or Man-Made or One in the Same,” a photo exhibition by graduate student Michael E. Smith. The exhibit runs through June 24. A closing reception hosted the artist[Read More…]
Commission on Human Relations Taking Applications for Good Egg Award
Commissioner Alfreda Keller (right) presents the Good Egg Award to Danielle Gladstone last August. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Do you know someone who went beyond the call of duty? The Commission on Human Relations is looking to honor an individual or individuals who have made an impact in race[Read More…]
Take the AARP Safe Driving Class, Get Savings on Car Insurance
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The AARP Safe Driving Class will be held in the Board Room of Park Forest Village Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9. The class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. You must attend both sessions in order to become certified.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 15, 2009
Matt Scallet of CNT Energy presents a Summer Energy Workshop last week in Village Hall. The presentation was sponsored by the Envorinment Commission. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2009. During these tough economic times, many of us are foregoing our usual summer vacations but there are still plenty of[Read More…]
Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC Announces the Recall of All Lots of Soft Mexican Cheeses Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2009 – Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan announces the recall of all lots of various types of soft Mexican-style cheeses due to potential Listeria contamination. Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Listeriosis can cause high[Read More…]
Harvey Man Charged with Leaving Accident Scene; Police Find Bloody Passenger on Ground
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police charged a Harvey man with multiple charges after an accident occurred on South Orchard Drive in the early morning of Saturday, June 6. According to police, when they arrived at the accident scene, the driver was gone and his passenger was lying on the ground beside the vehicle[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for June 15, 2009
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 local[Read More…]
Fact Sheet Re: Obama Administration Proposal to Pay for Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)-June 13, 2009. We have the most expensive health care system in the world, but do not get the best results. The rising costs of health care are a burden on our families and a drain on our long-term economic growth. If we continue on the course we are[Read More…]
Penguins Dethrone Detroit, Hoist Third Stanley Cup
In a frantic game 7, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings and brought the Stanley Cup back to Pittsburgh. Final score: 2-1. Sidney Crosby had to leave the second period with a yet undisclosed injury. In the collision that took him from the ice, it appeared that he[Read More…]