Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In response to news that Mike Moroski had been fired from his job as an assistant principal at a Cincinnati, OH Catholic high school for a post in support of marriage equality on his personal blog, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) vice president for communications Fred Sainz released the[Read More…]
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Ukraine: EU Should Raise LGBT Rights at Summit
Condemn Homophobic Bills, Violence Brussels–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. The European Union should urge the Ukrainian government at the upcoming EU-Ukraine summit to end abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Ukraine, Human Rights Watch and 23 other groups said today in a letter to EU officials. The[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Illinois Homeowners Receive $1.4 Billion in Assistance from National Foreclosure Settlement
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. In responding to the third report issued by the national foreclosure settlement’s independent compliance monitor, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today outlined the direct relief Illinois borrowers have received as a result of the $25 billion settlement reached last year with the nation’s five largest bank mortgage servicers[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Culinary Stars To Compete In 13th Annual ProStart Invitational
The Rich Township Culinary and Management Team are: {from left} Leanna Beeks (Rich East), Jabrianna Etheridge (Rich South), Mirissa Martin (Rich East), Brian Woods (Rich South), Brittany Sanders (Rich South), June Knox (Rich East). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several students from Rich East High School will be competing this[Read More…]
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Pleads Guilty to Misusing $750,000 in Campaign Money
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2013. Former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to spending $750,000 in campaign cash on luxury items. Jackson could face up to five years in prison. His wife, former Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson pled guilty this afternoon to filing false tax returns.[Read More…]
Health Care Law Allows Consumers to Easily Find and Compare Options Starting in 2014
New rule will expand mental health and substance use disorder benefits to 62 million Americans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a final rule that will make purchasing health coverage easier for consumers. The policies outlined today will give consumers[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Private Sector Coalition to Raise $50 Million to Expand Successful Programs that Serve At-Risk Youth Across Chicago
Massive Investment Will Significantly Increase Proven and Innovative Programs Across the City; Issues Call to Chicago’s Business Sector to Get Involved CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an unprecedented coalition from Chicago’s business and philanthropic communities has been mobilized as a committee to support successful community-based programs that[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Grant for U of I from National Foreclosure Settlement
Champaign–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced that $403,271 in funding from the national foreclosure settlement has been awarded to the University of Illinois College of Law Community Preservation Clinic. The Community Preservation Clinic allows law students the opportunity to evaluate loan documents to assess options for people[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $2.8 Million to Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Open Lands Trust to Create Public Hunting Ground in Illinois’ Deer Capital SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced acquisition of 547 acres of public land in four Illinois counties to boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The $2.8 million in land purchases includes[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Finishes Third at IHSA State Finals
2013 Marian Catholic Speech Team Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic Speech Team finished in third place at the IHSA State Finals in Peoria on Saturday. Senior Tiffany Pia Lyander (Hazel Crest) won first place in Poetry Reading. After a successful season, winning first place at both the IHSA Regional[Read More…]
