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In and Around Park Forest Week of December 12, 2010

The Rev. Jesse Jackson joins with members of ALNAC to call for construction of the the Abraham Lincoln National Airport. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2010. Do you have a family recipe that you would like to share with others in Park Forest? On Wednesday, December 15, the[Read More…]

Better Business Bureau Warns Veterans of Fake Email Scam

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting veterans about a potentially dangerous email being circulated by someone claiming to be an attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The BBB warns veterans against using the services of a group called Veterans Affairs Services.   "The BBB Military[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010.  In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  More than 60 years later, the Declaration reflects the world’s commitment to the idea that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”  As Americans, this self-evident truth[Read More…]

Senate Blocks Repeals Of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ And Ban On Privately Funded Abortion On Military Bases

WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)-December 10, 2010. The Senate voted yesterday to block consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that included two key civil liberties provisions: repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and repeal of the current ban on privately funded abortion care on military bases. The[Read More…]

Last Best Chance Option Surfaces for DADT Legislative Repeal This Year

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the bipartisan proposal under the leadership of Sens. Lieberman and Collins that emerged this evening to pass repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The news[Read More…]

Linzey Jones Sworn In As Circuit Court Judge

Judge Linzey Jones (center) with wife Gloria (left) and mother Dianne Jones. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Monday, December 6, approximately thirty family members, friends and supporters watched as Linzey Jones of Olympia Fields was sworn in as Circuit Judge of the Circuit Cook of Cook. Judge Jones[Read More…]

Secretary Sebelius Outlines How the Affordable Care Act is Improving the Quality of Care

ORLANDO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010.  On Tuesday, December 7th, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered a keynote address at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 22nd Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando, Florida. Sebelius outlined how the Affordable Care Act improves health care delivery for doctors,[Read More…]

Center On Halsted Invites All To The Inauguration Of The Nation’s First LGBT Homesharing Program

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Center on Halsted cordially invites you to celebrate the inauguration of the nation’s very first Homesharing Program for LGBT older adults. The inauguration ceremony will be held in the John Baran Senior Center, second floor of Center on Halsted, and Homesharing Manager Britta Larson will deliver remarks at[Read More…]

Forest Trail Announces 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently announced its first quarter honor roll. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. Principal’s Award 6th grade Lacrisha Davis 7th grade Melissa Carbaugh, Gillian Elmore, Meridith Embry, Rasean Hyligar, Jasmine Levy, Mauria Owens, Jada Roberts, Bailey Scher, Aniekan Umoren 8th grade[Read More…]

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