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What is Quran? Local Muslims Share

Two men speak before prayers at the American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Frankfort, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2010 has come and gone.  Do you recall the controversy this year? Do you recall the name of the pastor of a church of 50 or so members who was threatening to[Read More…]

Movie Review: Easy A

Movie Review By Bernie Jablonski Have you ever had a friend in spite of your better judgment? The diverging roads I’ve gone down in my life have sometimes led me into relationships with people whose personality or actions I questioned, but somehow felt a strong liking for and loyalty to.[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–National Arts and Humanities Month

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010.   Throughout history, the arts and humanities have helped men and women around the globe grapple with the most challenging questions and come to know the most basic truths.  In our increasingly interconnected world, the arts play an important role in both shaping the character that defines[Read More…]

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, October 3rd

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010.  Smoke alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a fire in half.  But, in order to fulfill their life-saving duty, these devices need to be properly installed, well maintained and in good working order. That’s why the Office of the Illinois State Fire[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Salutes Latino Veterans

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010.  In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today hosted a “A Salute to Latino Veterans” to honor and recognize Latino Veterans in Illinois for their dedicated military service.  Governor Pat Quinn also issued a proclamation declaring today Latino Veterans Recognition[Read More…]

Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Justice Department Filing in Log Cabin Republicans v. USA

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010.   Today, the Department of Justice made a filing in a legal challenge to the Don’t Ask, Don’t tell (DADT) policy, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged.  This filing in no way diminishes the President’s firm commitment to achieve a legislative repeal of[Read More…]

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