WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that while seat belt use is at a record high 84 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans are still not buckling up when riding in motor vehicles. In an effort to increase belt use and save lives, the Secretary[Read More…]
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IDVA Hosts “Helping Our Hometown Heroes” Veterans Benefits Fair in Des Plaines
DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans today at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines to assist veterans with accessing benefits information from federal, state and local agencies and organizations. “Helping Our Hometown Heroes give veterans[Read More…]
Malawi: UN Rights Chief Sounds Alarm on Sentencing of Gay Couple
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 May 2010 – The sentencing of a gay couple in Malawi to 14 years in prison is “blatantly discriminatory,” the top United Nations human rights official said today, voicing concern over the precedent that this could set in the region. “I am shocked and dismayed by the sentence[Read More…]
Senate Introduces Bill to Protect LGBT Students Against Discrimination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2010. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced an important bill today that would offer remedies for discrimination “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 towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and[Read More…]
Durbin: Family Caregivers of Disabled Service Members to Receive Training, Stipend
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Family caregivers for veterans and service members seriously injured in the line of duty will receive training and education, a monthly stipend and counseling services as a result of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and signed into law last week. The Durbin-authored provision[Read More…]
Instant Information About Water Conditions
Reston, VA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to[Read More…]
Karen London to Sing Soulful Music at Illinois Theater Center
Karen London will perform Saturday, June 12, for the Park Forest Rotary. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Do you enjoy music that speaks to your soul? Then come experience the soulful sounds of Karen London on Saturday, June 12. Karen will be performing LIVE at the Illinois Theater Center in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Heroes During 60th Armed Forces Day Celebration
MAYWOOD–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today honored local veterans for their service and sacrifice at the 30th annual Hines Wheelchair Games at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Governor Quinn’s visit was part of the 60th Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to recognize the men and women[Read More…]
The Holiday Star and the Value of a Hometown Theater (Video)
Watch the latest business video at video.foxbusiness.com Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in DownTown Park Forest, speaks to Fox News Chicago about how he aims to make his theater stand out as more of a community center than a driver of big profits.
Bells Are Ringing at Faith United Protestant Church
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Handbell soloist Kristine Stout from the Joybell Theater in Nashville, Indiana, will present a concert at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock Street, Park Forest, on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Solo handbell ringing is a fairly rare, graceful form of musical expression. Kristine plays[Read More…]
