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ACLU Demands Tennessee Schools Stop Censoring Gay Educational Websites

NASHVILLE, TN–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2009.  As many as 107 Tennessee public school districts could be illegally preventing students from accessing online information about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, according to a letter to sent to school officials by the American Civil Liberties Union. The letter demands that Knox County Schools,[Read More…]

The Military-Media-Industrial Complex

Commentary By Jamison Foser Given the news media’s obsession with the federal budget deficit, it is a little strange that they freak out so quickly whenever anyone raises the possibility of higher taxes or lower defense spending. But what is really strange is that they can’t stop worrying about tax[Read More…]

Tall Grass Art Film Series Opens Sunday

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Tall Grass Art Film Series is set to begin on Sunday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m., at the Marcus Theater, Chicago Heights. Subscriptions are currently on sale at the gallery for $26 for the set of 4 films. Box office admission per film is $7.50. The[Read More…]

Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 19, 2009

Meet the Inductees Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will hold the annual Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sunday April 19, 2009 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The Park Forest Hall of Fame honors people nominated by the public for consistent, beneficial[Read More…]

The 2009 Nissan Versa SL Hatchback

Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Usually when you think of inexpensive cars you think of vehicles that are not as well made or rides like a tin can. Well, with the Nissan Versa hatchback my assumption has been modified. Let’s talk about the drive. I test drove the Versa Hatchback[Read More…]

Checkmate! PSC Chess Club

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College students Joe Augustinak, of Matteson (left), and Yulanders Lewis, of Richton Park (right), play chess in the college’s student cafeteria. The college’s Chess Club sponsors open chess matches every Wednesday afternoon for all PSC students. (Photo supplied)

Powerful Women Strike A Delicate Balance in South Suburbs

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— On Saturday, April 25th, A Delicate Balance will hold its ninth annual brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields, IL. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be the keynote speaker. Ms. Madigan will share how she[Read More…]

To the Editor: Mary Lee Johnson Says, ‘Thanks’

Mary Lee Johnson Says, “Thanks.” Dear friends, neighbors, voters and family; Twelve years is a long time to volunteer for a cause and as I prepare to leave my seat at Prairie State College as your Trustee, I wanted to share my thoughts. The times have often been rough and[Read More…]

After Gay Marriage, What About Religious Freedom?

Commentary By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Is it all over but the shouting? Proponents of gay marriage may have reason to think so after major victories in Iowa and Vermont this month. On April 3, a unanimous Iowa Supreme Court legalized gay marriage and four days[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest – April 13, 2009

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has sent information about their  upcoming events. If your club, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if you would like to announce personal events such as engagements, weddings,[Read More…]

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