SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010. Throughout the year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people across the state to prepare for all types of disasters. During May, those efforts will focus on issues related to children and preparedness as part of the agency’s 12-Month Preparedness Campaign. In addition to highlighting steps[Read More…]
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State of IL Housing Agency Creates Lender Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. A new statewide Lender Advisory Council will provide key feedback to Illinois’ affordable housing leaders as they work together to deliver homeownership opportunities for Illinois residents, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Gloria L. Materre said today. “We can make homeownership a reality for many more[Read More…]
IL Dept. on Aging Stresses Leadership to Promote Mentoring
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging director Charles Johnson is leading a statewide initiative to improve the health and lives of older Americans and increase their involvement in service, learning, and work. Illinois was selected to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of[Read More…]
Palestinian Girls Take Science Project From UN School to Silicon Valley
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 April 2010 – Three teenagers studying in a United Nations-funded school in a refugee camp in the West Bank have been chosen to join 1,500 finalists, Nobel Laureates and leading scientific minds in the world’s largest pre-college science fair where their prototype of an electric cane could win[Read More…]
‘Manbabies’ by Kirk Johnson and Will Elliott (Video)
Enjoy the video. This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen personally, and I don’t understand why it hasn’t gone viral yet.
Financial Literacy and Education Commission Launches New My Money Web Site
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2010. Today the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) announced the launch of its redesigned financial literacy education website, www.MyMoney.gov. The new site has enhanced interactive features and utility to provide more resources to Americans seeking information that can inform their personal financial decisions. President Obama recently proclaimed[Read More…]
ACLU Complaint Takes On ‘Decoy’ Prom For Mississippi Lesbian Student
ABERDEEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal papers today in federal court on behalf of lesbian high school student Constance McMillen regarding a cruel plan to put on a “decoy” prom for her while the rest of her classmates were at a private prom 30 miles[Read More…]
Obama Orders Greater Medical Rights For Same-Sex Partners
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2010. President Obama has asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to order all hospitals that participate in Medicaid and Medicare to allow patients to designate who shall be allowed to visit them and make medical decisions on their behalf. The order would allow for[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Announces 2010 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Park Forest Historical Society will welcome its class of 2010 on April 18. (Graphic Supplied) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will hold the annual Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, April 18, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest.[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Welcomes Rev. Terrance Johnson as Pastor
Fr. Terry Johnson was installed Sunday as Pastor of St. Ireneaus Church in Park Forest. (Photo: George Manno) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– St. Irenaeus Catholic parish in Park Forest will installed their new pastor on Sunday, April 11. Rev. Terrance Johnson was installed by Bishop Joseph Perry and the congregation, during[Read More…]
