SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced a new public awareness campaign to help people with disabilities enter the workforce. The IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has joined forces with TV and radio stations statewide to get the word out about DRS Vocational Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Day: November 17, 2010
Statement by President Obama on the Paycheck Fairness Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. I am deeply disappointed that a minority of Senators have prevented the Paycheck Fairness Act from finally being brought up for a debate and receiving a vote. This bill passed in the House almost two years ago; today, it had 58 votes to move forward, the[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Executive Order Re: Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order that makes significant improvements to federally funded partnerships between the government and faith-based and neighborhood organizations. These changes were recommended by a taskforce of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a group of church-state experts from[Read More…]
PFHS 25th Anniversary Luncheon
Saving our History for 25 Years The 25th Anniversary Luncheon will be on Sunday January 30th 1:30 p.m. at Dining on the Green. Details soon. Speakers on the history of the society will include, former Head Librarian, Neal J. Ney, who encouraged formation of the Society and the collection, former President[Read More…]
America’s Original GI Town, 2nd edition
America’s Original GI Town, Signed Copies For Sale at 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Saturday November 13, America’s Original GI Town Author, Gregory Randall returned with an updated edition of his now-classic book. Signed copies of the book are for sale at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest[Read More…]
Step Back into a 1950s Christmas, December 2010
Step Back into a 1950s Christmas December exhibit at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Saturdays December 4, 11 and 18th from 1-3 p.m. Groups by appointment at other times. This year, donation to this exhibit is by advance ticket of $3.00; 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Tickets[Read More…]
Opening Art Reception: ‘Down To Earth’ by Margie Glass-Sula at Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery will host an opening art reception on Friday, November 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ‘Down To Earth,’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Margie Glass-Sula. The exhibition will run through December 22nd. According to[Read More…]
Senate Fails to Move Paycheck Fairness Act Forward
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 17 – In a disappointing stand against women’s equality, the Senate today voted 58-41 against cloture for the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 3772), stopping the bill from moving forward and effectively denying women the necessary legal tools to fight for fair pay. Although a majority of the Senate supported[Read More…]
Beman Recalls Bowhunting Arrows
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society News, November 2010
Current News from the Park Forest Historical Society Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 2010. Step Back into a 1950s Christmas will be the December exhibit at the museum. Saturdays December 4, 11 and 18th from 1-3 p.m. Groups by appointment at other times. This year, donation to this exhibit is by advance ticket[Read More…]
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