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Post on the why everyone should know about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and why it is an unfair, unjust and outdated law.[Read More…]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…]

Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rabbi Paul Caplan of Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields, takes questions from Marian Catholic World Religions students after Shabbat services Friday night. Approximately 25 of the 90 students taking the semester-long course are present at this Shabbat. Students are required to attend one Shabbat service. Rabbi[Read More…]

Intervention tries to score political points while violating pledge to focus on economic woes Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Today the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, strongly criticized the House Republican leadership for taking steps to defend the clearly discriminatory and unconstitutional Defense of[Read More…]

Video from ABC 7 News where Yolanda Collins, who survived an explosion in her home on Bailey Street, met with the men who saved her life. Very moving story. The voice over the rescue video is John Nieminski, a resident of Bailey Road, who captured this video on his mobile[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.   Each day, families across America navigate complex financial decisions, from buying a home or car to paying off a loan or using a credit card.  Consumer education is vital to protecting American families and preserving economic health in the United States.  When fully informed about[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2011.  With spring around the corner, it’s an ideal time for first-time homebuyers and Veterans to take advantage of a statewide affordable loan program available through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). SmartMove loan programs enable residents across the state to benefit from historically low interest rates and[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Financial scams can target people at any age, but seniors are often favorite targets of scammers because most are homeowners, have substantial savings, are more trusting and may not know enough about the latest technology and laws to protect themselves. These scams cost older Americans millions, if not[Read More…]