WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 10 – An important bill was introduced simultaneously in the House and Senate today that would protect students from discrimination, including harassment “based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity” in public elementary and secondary schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) would help to end entrenched biases[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011.  The 2011 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “Our Catchable Trout Program is a perfect example of a program that is completely self sufficient and funded[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011.   Michelle and I join with millions of Christians here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday.   As we observe the season of Lent, we receive with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance, recommit ourselves to our faith, and remember our obligations to one[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011.  The Federal Trade Commission today released the list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2010. The list showed that for the 11th year in a row, identity theft was the number one consumer complaint category. Of 1,339,265 complaints received in 2010, 250,854 –[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011.  The Illinois Departments of Revenue (IDOR), Human Services (IDHS) and Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) urge Illinois families to take advantage of tax preparation assistance and easy filing options available at www.tax.illinois.gov. By filing their state taxes electronically, families can get their entire refund quickly and for[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Stamp Club will welcome the public to its fifty-first Postage Stamp Show, PARFOREX 51, Saturday April 2 in St. Irenaeus Church Parish Hall (Gymnasium), South Orchard Drive and Cherry Street in Park Forest, IL. Show hours on Saturday are10 AM to 5 PM. Admission and[Read More…]

YONKERS, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011.  The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Reports today announced a new partnership to educate parents, teachers, and teens about the dangers of distracted driving. Consumer Reports released the results of a new poll that shows younger drivers are more likely to use handheld devices while[Read More…]

From the Human Rights Campaign: Last week , Bill Donius, a new member of the HRC Board of Directors, posted an important piece at The Huffington Post on the why everyone should know about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and why it is an unfair, unjust and outdated law.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011.  The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Dr. (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.), Park Forest. Pat O’Donnell, RN will discuss “Pulmonary Function.”  All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical[Read More…]

Occidental Brothers. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Occidental Brothers Dance Band International will be in concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest, IL on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. OBDBI’s blend of high-energy soukous, Ghananian Highlife and African Jazz conjures the golden age of the African guitar band, and[Read More…]