Justice Mathais Delort, second from left, former Village Attorney for the Village of Park Forest, was sworn in last week as a member of the Illinois Appellate Court. Justice Delort stands here, left to right, with Trustee Bonita Dillard, Mayor John Ostenburg, and Trustee Gary Kopycinski. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December[Read More…]
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Amazing Images: Schools Then and Now
(ENEWSPF)- Schools, then and now. From http://imgur.com/a/ffGdg
Richard Branson’s Anti-Drug War Movie ‘Breaking the Taboo’ Released on YouTube
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. The groundbreaking anti-drug war movie Breaking the Taboo premiered in London on Wednesday and New York last night. The filmmakers are experimenting with a novel distribution plan – releasing it through Google and YouTube and offering it for free. Their strategy is to reach millions of[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, December 7, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. Alliance Member Dines with Vice President Biden Maryland/DC Alliance member David Waugh of Bethesda, Maryland had lunch with Vice President Joe Biden today. Waugh was selected to attend the lunch at an Arlington, Virginia diner, because he and his wife are part of the 98% of[Read More…]
Durbin: Army Corps Believes Their Efforts Will Maintain Traffic Along the Mississippi River Despite Low Water Levels
Senator calls for new meeting between Army Corps of Engineers and industry leaders to explain why their efforts and forecast rainfall are enough WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that he will convene a meeting of stakeholders – including Senators from states bordering the Mississippi[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky and 101 House Democrats Send Letter to Boehner To Exclude Social Security from Budget Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2012 – Yesterday, Rep. Schakowsky (D-Ill.), co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force, released the following statement after joining 101 of her colleagues to send a letter to House Speaker John Boehner asking that Social Security be excluded from the ongoing budget negotiations. “Social Security[Read More…]
The FTC’s Gift to You: A Dozen Dynamic Holiday Shopping Tips
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Decembr 7, 2012. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Federal Trade Commission has 12 practical tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information. Make a shopping list and check it twice. Make sure your budget includes incidentals like cards, wrapping[Read More…]
ACLU Asks Dept of Education To Investigate Single-Sex Programs Rooted In Stereotypes
Complaints Filed Against School Districts in Alabama and Idaho NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012. The American Civil Liberties Union filed complaints today with the federal Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) today against two school districts in Alabama and Idaho running unlawful single-sex education programs. Through information obtained through[Read More…]
Grassroots Groups to Durbin: Tax the Rich & Wall Street, Hands Off Vital Safety Net Programs
Community residents say cuts to New Deal era and domestic programs will plunge economy back into full-blown recession, create dire conditions for seniors, disabled, working families. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012. Local grassroots organizations erected a “Durbinville” shantytown today outside Senator Dick Durbin’s office to protest his support for massive budget cuts[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Consolidation and Reorganization of City Office Space Will Lead to More Than $4 Million in Annual Operation Savings
Reduction of underutilized office space and strategic grouping of departments by similar functions will lead to more efficiency, better service and millions in annual savings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Fleet and Facilities Management (2FM) today announced a major consolidation and reorganization of city department[Read More…]
