Day: May 18, 2009

High School Student Takes On Anti-Gay Harassment—And Wins

VALLEJO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2009.  The American Civil Liberties Union announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Vallejo City Unified School District on behalf of a high school student who faced anti-gay harassment and discrimination from teachers and school staff and was required to participate in a[Read More…]

Marian Honors April Students of Month

Law Enforcement officer Rick Bruno ‘73 speaks with students during Marian Catholic High School ’s annual Career Day. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: Leadership Emmaus: Evan Grober, Amanda Meyer. Attendance: Rebecca[Read More…]

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…]

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