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New Hampshire Governor Issues Statement Outlining Path to Marriage Equality

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following comments after Governor John Lynch provided a written statement this afternoon on a bill passed by the state legislature that would permit same-sex couples to marry in New Hampshire.[Read More…]

Human Rights Campaign Announces Partnership with California Faith for Equality

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, announced today a new strategic partnership with California Faith for Equality (CFE), a statewide group established to educate, support and mobilize California’s faith communities on LGBT equality.  The partnership joins CFE and its[Read More…]

The 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD

The 2009 Nissan Murano. (Photo: Nissan.com) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Since the inception of the Nissan Murano in 2003, it has captivated the hearts of many consumers with its top of the line performance and luxury that continues today. Despite the changes, most of which have been subtle, the[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of May 18, 2009

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has been providing event information and for all the positive feedback we are receiving about this column. If your club, church, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if[Read More…]

With Gratitude to Village Staff

Commentary By Rosemary Piser Assocaite Editor As you are aware, Mayor Ostenburg and the Village Trustees have begun the arduous task of reviewing the Village’s 2009/2010 budget that has been prepared by Village staff. No one needs to be reminded that the current recession has had as much impact on[Read More…]

Chicago Case Shines Light on Need for Federal Shield Law

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director The debate continues over whether or not a federal “shield law” for journalists is proper or is even needed — in the Congress, in the courts and even among news professionals themselves. A recent federal magistrate’s[Read More…]

Farmers’ Market Display Raises Awareness of Tobacco Deaths

Photo: Rosemary Piser Updated 5-22-09 at 1:48 p.m. with updated statistics. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Sherice Collins, Senior Public Health Educator Tobacco Prevention and Control of the Cook County Department of Public Health brought an attention-grabbing display to Saturday’s Farmers’ Market. While many claim that tobacco smoking is a ‘personal choice,’[Read More…]

Park Forest Nurses Club Awards Nursing Scholarships

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— On May 21st the Park Forest Nurses Club will award $9,000 in scholarships to area students. The winners of the 52nd annual awards are: Jose E. Negrete, Bloom Township High School Class of 1991, will receive $1,000 to attend Prairie State College; Tia Chante Nix, Rich Central[Read More…]

Mantua Home Invasion Ends When Suspects Flee

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police released a report regarding a home invasion on Mantua Street that occurred at the end of April. On April 29 at 11:36 p.m., Officer Sweitzer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Mantua Street to investigate a 911 call in reference[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report for May 18, 2009

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]

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