Governor’s Action to Ensure Safety of Adults with Disabilities in Domestic Settings CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued an executive order to strengthen protections for adults who have disabilities. The Governor’s action today will ensure that potential cases of abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities who live[Read More…]
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Gavin Foundation: 40 Years Of Helping South Sububan Youth Succeed In Medicine
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Most youth in the south suburbs probably don’t know that they have a better chance of becoming a medical doctor than becoming a National Basketball Association player. The Dr. Charles Gavin Foundation has been working for the past forty years to make this a reality. You too[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 6, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012. House Prepares for July 11 Vote to Repeal New Medicare Benefits for Seniors U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) is preparing for a July 11 vote to repeal the entire Affordable Care Act, including new Medicare benefits that are helping millions of seniors better afford to[Read More…]
Tour Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, Create Your Own Art
Young artists at a previous Sculpture Rocks! event at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (IMAGE SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Visit great artwork and then create your own masterpiece when the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) hosts Sculpture Rocks! on Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. NMSP, located on the[Read More…]
Extreme Heat Breaks More Than 3,000 Records This Week
State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports a scorching heat wave is gripping much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation, setting an astonishing number of temperature records. More than 3,000 temperature records have been shattered in the U.S. this past week, from June 28-July 4, 2012, according to NOAA. The tally of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Residents to Stay Safe During Record High Temperatures
Temperatures to Rise Over 100 Degrees; Governor Encourages Visits to Cooling Centers, Wellness Checks CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2012. With temperatures throughout Illinois at historic highs and surpassing 100 degrees for several days this week, Governor Pat Quinn again urged Illinois residents to take precautions to stay safe and cool. The Governor[Read More…]
Spokesperson for Congressman Jackson Updates Medical Condition
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2012. The following statement was released today by a spokesperson for Congressman Jessie Jackson, Jr.: “Recently, we have been made aware that he has grappled with certain physical and emotional ailments privately for a long period of time. At present, he is undergoing further evaluation and[Read More…]
Park Forester Ed Fizer Receives Congressional Gold Medal (Video/Story)
Ed Fizer and his long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The first African American Marines, also known as the Montford Point Marines, have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center on, June 27. They were also be the guests[Read More…]
Congratulations Ed Fizer, and the Montford Point Marines!
Ed Fizer and his long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The first African American Marines, also known as the Montford Point Marines, have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center on, June 27. They were also be the guests[Read More…]
Video: Hitler Reacts to the New Translation of the Mass
Hitler shares his opinion about the third edition of the English Roman Missal… Some Strong Advice: Be sure to click off the "cross" in the ads so you can read the sub-titles. That, or watch full-screen. There are ads at the end so you can thank the creator of this[Read More…]
