SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. An earthquake can’t be prevented, but the damage it could cause to homes and buildings can be minimized. As part of the state’s observance of Earthquake Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today offered several tips for making structures more earthquake resistant. “A few simple,[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Appoints Members to Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed nine individuals to serve on the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Commission members will work to promote education and awareness of the Holocaust and genocide around the world. “We must never forget the atrocities and horrors of the Holocaust,” said Governor Quinn.[Read More…]
NIU Steel Drum Band to Visit Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Friday, April 15, 2011, the Northern Illinois University world famous Steel Drum Band will present a concert at Faith United Protestant Church at 7:00 pm. The 35 member group is directed by Associate Professor of Music Liam Teague and Clifford Alexis, composer, arranger, tuner and builder.[Read More…]
IL Dept on Aging is Accepting Senior Hall of Fame Nominations
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson today announced that applications are now available to nominate older adults for the 2011 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame. The annual award recognizes contributions made by residents of the state, ages 65 and older.
ACLU ‘Don’t Filter Me’ Initiative Finds Schools In Four More States Unconstitutionally Censoring LGBT Websites
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union and its regional affiliates today sent letters to schools in Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania and Virginia demanding they stop viewpoint-based censorship of web content geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. Another school in New Jersey has voluntarily removed[Read More…]
Sitting Down With Ed Fizer, Member of the Montford Point Marine Association (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A stately Ed Fizer, Park Forest resident, one of the first African-American Marines (ret.), and member of the Montford Point Marine Association, shares his perspective on what it was like to break the color barrier in the United States Marines. “In 1942,” Fizer says, “right after the[Read More…]
‘Passport Day in the USA’ Cancelled
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Because of a possible government shutdown, the Department of State must cancel “Passport Day in the USA,” which had been scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. During this annual event, passport agencies and participating passport acceptance facilities nationwide open their doors for U.S. citizens to[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Volunteer Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. America’s story has been marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Discuss Sleep Apnea at April 21 Meeting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive), Park Forest. Dr. Chris Urello, Director of St. James Hospital Sleep Disorders Unit will discuss[Read More…]
Arkansas Supreme Court Finds Anti-Gay Adoption Ban Unconstitutional
Arkansas-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Act I, the state’s ban on adoptions by unmarried couples, is unconstitutional. Approved by voters in 2008, Act I prohibited adoption and foster parenting by unmarried individuals cohabiting with a sexual partner. This banned adoption or foster care by any unmarried couple,[Read More…]
