Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today applauded the announcement by President Barack Obama naming Harvey Milk, Billie Jean King, Sen. Edward Kennedy as recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The HRC Religion and Faith Program[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Expand Charter Schools in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that doubles the number of charter schools allowed in Illinois from 60 schools to 120 schools. The law increases the number of single-campus charter schools allowed in Chicago from 30 to 70 and in the rest of the state from[Read More…]
Saturday Final Day For College Illinois!® Newborn Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2009. Parents and grandparents of infants less than 12 months of age have one last chance to enroll in the state’s College Illinois! ® 529 prepaid tuition program before prices increase. That’s because College Illinois! plans will still be offered at 2008-’09 prices until August 1, which[Read More…]
Rove’s Latest Distortion: Dems Plan $1T ‘Price Tag’ For Health Reform
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Karl Rove advanced the falsehood that the House health care reform bill would add $1 trillion to the federal deficit. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has found that the House tri-committee bill "would result in a net increase in the federal budget deficit of[Read More…]
Iraq as ‘Actor and Stakeholder’
News Analysis By Dahr Jamail, t r u t h o u t | Perspective “If the Iraqi forces require further training and further support, we shall examine this then at that time, based on the needs of Iraq,” Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikirecently informed President Barak Obama in Washington. While[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $3.6 million in Federal Recovery Funds to Improve School Cafeterias
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will distribute nearly $4 million in federal recovery funding to improve school cafeterias in some of Illinois’ neediest schools. The competitive grants were awarded to 84 districts to purchase equipment for 254 schools that will[Read More…]
Dorel Recalls Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Seats
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is alerting consumers of a recall involving certain Dorel Juvenile Group’s Maxi-Cosi Mico infant child restraints. Dorel is recalling the child restraints because of attachment difficulties between the infant carrier and the base. If the carrier is improperly mounted[Read More…]
Na’ama Rose Dance Center, Sambiatico, at Main Street Nights Tonight
Sambiatico and the Na’ama Rose Dance Center perform tonight in Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grab a blanket, pack a snack and position yourself in the Park Forest DownTown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for seven FREE nights of entertainment. Refreshments will be sold. Performances last approximately[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Job Readiness Workshops
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– During these uncertain economic times, Prairie State College (PSC) is reaching out to district residents by offering free Job Readiness Workshops. The Job Readiness Workshops are designed to help individuals improve their job-seeking skills and job development strategies. The workshops will help participants develop a comprehensive approach[Read More…]
Health Department: Next School Physicals Offered August 1st
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department is offering school physical examinations to area children in preschool, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades. These physicals are required for enrollment in schools and participation in sports. The available dates to schedule an appointment for your child/children are: Saturday, August 1: 9 am[Read More…]
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