NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a friend-of-the-court brief today urging a federal appeals court to uphold an earlier decision requiring Louisiana to issue a birth certificate with the names of both parents to a boy who was adopted by a gay couple in New York.[Read More…]
Month: July 2009
New Grants Help Union Members Save for College
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2009. With the economy in a seemingly endless free fall, the rising cost of a college education is putting working families in a bind. However, if you open a new college savings account, your union may be able to help. The new Union Plus College Savings Grant[Read More…]
FBI Letter to the Editor Regarding the Terrorist Watch List
Commentary (A version of this letter appeared in the Fredericksburg, Virginia Free Lance-Star on June 30, 2009) The recent Free Lance-Star editorial (“List full of holes,” June 25, 2009) included a number of inaccurate statements—and critical omissions—about the U.S. government’s consolidated terrorist watch list. Neither the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)[Read More…]
Alabama School District Agrees To End Illegal Sex Segregation
MOULTON, AL–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2009. The Lawrence County School District in Alabama has agreed to end single-sex classes in public schools after being notified by the American Civil Liberties Union that sex segregated programs are illegal and discriminatory. “We’re very pleased that the Lawrence County School District has agreed to abandon[Read More…]
Putting Sikhs to the ‘Cruel Choice’
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Unless Army officials act quickly, Capt. Kamaljit Singh Kalsi and 2nd Lt. Tejdeep Singh Rattan will soon be compelled to choose between obedience to God and service to country. The two officers wore turbans and beards[Read More…]
Atewologun Named Vice President of Academic Affairs at PSC
Dr. Adenuga Atewologun is PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Adenuga Atewologun as PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces Dr.[Read More…]
The New Nissan Cube 1.8 SL
The Nissan Cube. (Photo: Nissan.com) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Something new and different is being introduced to the Nissan lineup. It is as interesting a selection as it is odd. The Nissan Cube has finally made its debut in the United States after only being sold in foreign countries[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg Stresses Economic Development, Green Efforts in State of Village Address
Mayor Ostenburg (left) enjoys remarks by DuShon Brown at the opening of the Park Forest Bark District. Ms. Brown won the contest to name the dog park. Her daughter Zoe is in front. (Photo: VOPF) Mayor John Ostenburg delivered his annual State of the Village address at the annual luncheon,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 6, 2009
The cast of the Merry Wives of Windsor takes a bow, concluding this year’s free Shakespeare in the Park from ITC. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– July 6, 2009. If the weather forecast is correct, our break from the summer heat will be over this week, so consider taking advantage[Read More…]
Park Forest Prepares for Major Orchard Drive Renovation
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest is laying the groundwork for a major renovation of Orchard Drive north of Sauk Trail. The project will include complete replacement of the road from Lakewood Boulevard north to the Lincoln Highway, and resurfacing from Lakewood south to Sauk Trail. Village Manager Tom Mick said[Read More…]
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