Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Volunteers, supporters and Friends of Thorn Creek Woods are being asked to attend an emergency meeting on Friday, May 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The issue? The mere survival of Thorn Creek Woods. The following is from an emergency email blast obtained by eNews[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Social Security Reveals Most Popular Baby Names in Illinois for 2010
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2010. Alexander and Isabella topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2010 in Illinois were: Boys: Girls: 1) Alexander (912) 1) Isabella (936) 2) Jacob (905) 2) Sophia (912) 3)[Read More…]
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle To Speak At PSC Commencement
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will deliver the graduation address at Prairie State College’s 52nd annual commencement ceremony on Sat., May 21. Preckwinkle was elected Cook County Board President in 2010. Under her leadership, the County is implementing major reforms to reshape county government with a[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Choral Arts: From The Heart Of America
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Concert Celebrating Great American Music, performed by Grande Prairie Choral Arts, Sunday May 15, 4 p.m. at Celebration Ministries (formerly Hope Lutheran Church) 424 Indianwood Dr., Park Forest. Enjoy a spring afternoon concert that showcases American music, beginning with Alice Parker’s moving and uplifting “Melodious Accord”,[Read More…]
ACLU Calls On Holder To Make Clear DOJ Will Not Prosecute People Complying With State Medical Marijuana Laws
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 – The American Civil Liberties Union has called on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to make clear that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not prioritize prosecution of people who comply with state medical marijuana laws, in keeping with previous DOJ policy. In a letter sent late[Read More…]
Single-Payer, Medicare-for-All Legislation Introduced in Senate
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced today that he introduced legislation to provide health care for every American through a Medicare-for-all type single-payer system. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) filed a companion bill in the House to provide better care for more patients at less cost by eliminating the middle-man[Read More…]
ACLU Challenges Unconstitutional Illinois Requirements For Correcting Transgender Birth Certificates
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit today to allow transgender individuals who have not had gender confirmation surgery to correct the gender marker on their birth certificates. Despite promises to the contrary, the Division of Vital Records of the[Read More…]
DOT: No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours in Four of the Last Six Months
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2011. March was the fourth month out of the last six that the nation’s airlines reported no tarmac delays of more than three hours, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). A year ago, in March 2010, the[Read More…]
Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Expands Allergy Alert on Certain Flavored Bars
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2011. Doctor’s CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling certain flavors of 2 oz. Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bars and 3 oz. Universal Hi Protein bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination and may be missing the allergy alert,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2011 – 1:21 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, El Paso! (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful — wonderful to be back with all of you in the Lone Star State. (Applause.) Everything is bigger in Texas. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I[Read More…]
