WASHINGTON, D. C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010.  As the holidays approach and toy catalogs begin to arrive in the mail, toy shoppers can become overwhelmed with all the choices. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud. Consumers can fall into any number of traps over the holiday season and become victim to identity thieves, hackers or deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010.  The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced a new public awareness campaign to help people with disabilities enter the workforce.  The IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has joined forces with TV and radio stations statewide to get the word out about DRS Vocational Rehabilitation[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010.  Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery will host an opening art reception on Friday, November 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ‘Down To Earth,’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Margie Glass-Sula.   The exhibition will run through December 22nd. According to[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010.  Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today stressed safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions.  Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway crews and Illinois State Police (ISP) have partnered to implement the state’s frontline winter crews and to ensure emergency equipment is[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. On Monday, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed the week of November 15-19 as Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Week in Illinois, highlighting the nearly 300,000 hours of free counseling provided by SHIP volunteers to Illinois’ Medicare beneficiaries. “People across Illinois have trouble applying for the medical care they[Read More…]

BENTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.  Seizing on the popularity of video games among children and teenagers, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today unveiled a video game that offers a fun way for young people to learn about emergency preparedness and earthquake safety.  A group of fifth graders at Benton Grade School[Read More…]

Jo Rodenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Grand Prairie Choral Arts announced the selection of of  Jo Rodenburg as Artistic Director for their 2010/11 season. In a press release, the organization said Ms. Rodenburg brings an excitement and energy to our organization based in her commitment to the arts[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  “Secretary Gates is very concerned and extremely disappointed that unnamed sources within the Department of Defense have selectively revealed aspects of the draft findings of the Comprehensive Review Working Group, presumably to shape perceptions of the report prior to its release. “The Secretary launched this review[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of New Mexico filed a class action lawsuit yesterday challenging the Defense Department’s discriminatory policy of cutting in half the separation pay of service members who have been honorably discharged for being gay. The separation pay policy is[Read More…]