SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to a recent national survey, seven out of ten heterosexual adults (71%) agree that how an employee performs at their job should be the standard for judging an employee, not whether or not they are transgender. The new survey also showed that nearly[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band will be performing at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock St., Park Forest on Friday, September 12. This is the third year the church is hosting the band. Tickets are $12.00 per person, with 10% of the proceeds going to the[Read More…]

Commentary By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director From the time most of us set foot on a school playground, if not before, we learn that in making group decisions, majority rules: If most of the kids want to play kickball instead of tag or basketball, we play kickball.[Read More…]

Inter Press Service By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail* BAQUBA, Aug 29 (IPS) – Residents of Baquba deny police claims that kidnappings are now a matter of the past. "There are fewer people disappearing, but it continues," a trader who asked to be referred to as Abu Ali told IPS.[Read More…]

Individuals start their morning exercising with the help of Vocational Coordinator Sandy Baker at our 123rd Street facility. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sertoma Centre will show appreciation for all direct service staff during National Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week, September 8-12. Direct support professionals are the in-home support workers[Read More…]

Spend a "Staycation" at the Park Forest House Museum. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With so many folks planning Staycations due to the cost of fuel, you might want to take advantage of a little gem which has existed in your midst for 10 years this September. August 30, 2008[Read More…]

Saturday marked 60 years since the first residents moved into rental units in Park Forest. (Photo: Jane Nicoll) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past Saturday marked the 60th Anniversary date of the first three families moving into the rental units in Park Forest. The first three families to move in were[Read More…]

Rick Bryant, a top aide to Congressman Jackson, speaks at the public comment session. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several village officials and residents from Park Forest attended a public comment session held Monday, August 25, at the Holiday Inn, Matteson, regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Study on the proposed[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Several village officials and residents from Park Forest attended a public comment session held Monday, August 25, at the Holiday Inn, Matteson, regarding the draft Environmental Impact Study regarding the proposed acquisition of EJ&E railroad by Canadian National. Representatives from the Surface Transportation Board were on hand[Read More…]

Commentary Despite widespread criticism that he’s doing more harm to education in Illinois than good, State Senator James Meeks insisted last week that his planned student boycott of Chicago Public Schools will go forward.  Parents are almost unanimous in their opposition. From the Sun-Times: Parents at a Humboldt Park back-to-school[Read More…]