Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. The Honorable Edward M. KennedyThe Honorable Max BaucusUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Kennedy and Senator Baucus: The meeting that we held today was very productive and I want to commend you for your leadership — and the hard work your Committees are doing on[Read More…]
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H1N1 Influenza Continues to Circulate – Illinois State Public Health Director Stresses Precautions
IL H1N1 Flu Update SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 1,268 cases of H1N1 influenza in Illinois and four people diagnosed with the virus, all with underlying medical conditions, have died. “We must continue to take precautions to avoid getting sick – such as[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) – CDC Update, June 3, 2009
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2009. Summary of Situation Current Statistics According to data reported to the CDC by 12 AM (midnight) ET on June 1, 2009, there are 11,054 confirmed and probable cases of H1n1 influenza in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The U.S. confirmed death count[Read More…]
Announcing the Winning Chefs at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event 2009
Winners of the BIG Event 2009 Firefighters Cook-off:(Left to Right) Steve Zook, Jim Leibach, Ken Marotzke, Scott Hemesath, Dan Ennesser ( Chicago ), Jim Waranoski (Chicago Ridge). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The competition was fierce, but four fire departments emerged as champions of their craft at Sertoma’s sixth annual BIG[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club May Round-up
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met the evening of Tuesday, May 12 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. After the business meeting, club member Robert Beadle, presented a program on agates. Beadle shared several specimens of agates including Mexican Crazy Lace, Union Rd. Agates, named from[Read More…]
PSC Recognizes Volunteers Who Use Personal Passions to Make a Difference
From left to right: Justin Doup, Jim White, and Donald Bartak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– To make a difference in the lives of others, Jim White shares his love of music, Donald Bartak uses his understanding of math, and Justin Doup applies his leadership skills. These three individuals are[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Firefighter Graduates
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) prepares individuals to become trained firefighters and valuable members of their departments through the college’s Firefighter II certificate program. PSC recently held a ceremony recognizing the newest graduates from the program. The graduates are Luis Bagatella, Chicago Heights Fire Department; Bryan Bialeki, Monee[Read More…]
PSC Offers Kids the Opportunity to go to College
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A summer vacation from school doesn’t mean students must take a vacation from learning. Prairie State College (PSC) is bringing back its popular Kids@College program to provide area students with learning opportunities giving them a jump start on the upcoming school year. Kids@College is a two-week summer[Read More…]
Immigration Law Denies Equal Protection For Same-Sex Life Partners
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2009. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow on a bill that modifies U.S. immigration law to provide equal protection to same-sex life partners of citizens and permanent legal residents. As part of the hearing, entitled “The United American Families Act: Addressing Inequality in Federal Immigration Law,”[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation Re: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2009
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2009. Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born.[Read More…]