Atlanta, Ga.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2009.  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Richard Besser announced new CDC guidance on closure of schools and child care facilities where there has been reported cases of the novel H1N1 flu virus. The new guidance was developed[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2009.  The third annual AmeriCorps Week, May 9 – 16, 2009, provides the perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members, and to motivate more Americans to serve their communities.  Many events are planned[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2009.  Senior Fair 2009 will take place on Friday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Rich Township Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive in DownTown Park Forest.  The purpose of the fifth annual Senior Fair is to bring information to area seniors about[Read More…]

As you may know I am not a big fan of the CVT transmissions, (Continuously Variable Transmission) So, I thought I would mention it separately from my automotive review articles.   My concern is that one day all cars will be equipped with this technology.  My stance is that not[Read More…]

Local Business of the Week Shelia Hester-Whorton is a community activist, writer, regional director for a major tax preparation company, and home-based business owner. She is the sole-proprietor of Relativity Resources, a business development company established with over 25 years of experience in organizational training and development. Relativity Resources provides[Read More…]

Commentary 48,836 – our magic number for the month of April 2009. In March, eNews Park Forest welcomed 37,626 visitors. I thought it would be nice if April reached 40,000.  We were on target for 40K midway through the month, and then our traffic simply increased.  In the end, April[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director There is criminal law and there is civil law, there’s the long-running TV show “Law and Order,” and then there is the “law of unintended consequences.” Let’s hope that Indiana legislators will move soon to correct[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tire of the Swine Flu hype? Come learn the truth Friday at Village Hall. On Friday, May 8th, from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm, in the Board Room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus, in collaboration with Park Forest Family Practice,[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East Key Club members and some Special Olympians help cheer on their teammates at the recent Rocket DogPatch Olympics. Pictured are: (back row) Special Olympians Lyle Goodman and Tommy Lorenzetti; (center row) Key Club and Best Buddies volunteers Jazmine Cruz, Tracy Thomas and Ellen[Read More…]

Jan Podbielski explains to the audience the steps in making a necklace. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest , IL .Mr. Jan Podbeilski, Peotone, presented the evening’s program on jewelry making. Podbielski, and his wife[Read More…]