Orland Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Township School District 227 is hosting the Rich Township Free Breakfast and Free Lunch program to any child under the age of 18 in the cafeteria at Rich East High School. Breakfast hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Lunch hours 11:00 a.m. to 11:30[Read More…]
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Dog Parks are for Dogs Who Like Other Dogs
A patron of the Park Forest Bark District running with a visitor’s sandal. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Commentary Saturday was a special day for dogs and the people the dogs walk. Thanks to years of work by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, a grassroots petition drive from dog lovers Pam Moore[Read More…]
Secretary Duncan Challenges National Education Association to Accelerate School Reforms
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2009. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today praised the National Education Association for its effort to improve the quality of the education workforce and challenged the union to reevaluate some of its policies on compensating teachers and offering them job protections. Speaking at the NEA’s annual convention[Read More…]
On the Budget Failure in Springfield
Commentary By State Rep. Greg Harris (D – 13th District) As you know, the General Assembly did not pass a budget with sufficient revenue increases to fully fund many vital state services. As of this writing, Illinois joins California and a handful of other states not having an operating budget[Read More…]
DOJ Will Not Appeal Veteran’s Victory In Transgender Discrimination Case
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2009. The U.S. Department of Justice decided not to appeal a federal court ruling awarding transgender veteran Diane Schroer the maximum compensation for the discrimination she suffered after being refused a job with the Library of Congress. The deadline for seeking an appeal was June 30. The[Read More…]
Family Development Center at GSU Enrolling for Fall Pre-K
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Family Development Center (FDC), at Governors State University in University Park, is now accepting enrollment in its pre-kindergarten program for three, four, and five year olds for September 2009. The FDC is a unique, state-of-the-art facility, which is full of color and light. Students experience a[Read More…]
GSU Social Work Honorees Inducted
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Department of Social Work at Governors State University recently inducted new members in to the Omicron Beta Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society on Friday, April 24, 2009.” The Phi Alpha Honor Society provides promotes humanitarian goals and ideals and fosters high standards of education for[Read More…]
Secretary of Education Announces Resources to Push Reforms, Make College Affordable
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2009. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that starting tomorrow $13 billion will be available for schools and that millions of current and former college students will benefit from better student loans and financial aid. “July 1 is an important date in our efforts to reform schools[Read More…]
General Counsel Looking Into ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ Gates Says
ABOARD A MILIARY AIRCRAFT–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2009 – A day after President Barack Obama reaffirmed his pledge to overturn the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he has Defense Department lawyers exploring ways to make it more flexible until the law is changed. The[Read More…]
Flowers Designed on the Go
Cathy Shears of Design’d to Go (Photo: Shelia Whorton) Park Forest Business of the Week Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Design’d to Go Florist is a family owned business located in downtown Park Forest. Owned and operated by Cathy and Michael Shears, the company is a member of Teleflora. “At Design’d to[Read More…]