Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2012. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum at 141 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, Illinois announces new hours, Wednesday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The museum can also be open for groups by appointment, at other times. Donation is adults $5: 12 and under free[Read More…]
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Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Disrespectful and Inappropriate Attacks Against Sandra Fluke
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement last week in response to the disrespectful and inappropriate attacks leveled on Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke who testified at a hearing held by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on the issue of women’s[Read More…]
Madigan, FTC, BBB and Advocates Warn Consumers to Phone Bill Scam
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Federal Trade Commission, Chicago Better Business Bureau and consumer advocates to warn Illinoisans about a scam known as phone bill ‘cramming’ that has hit hundreds of thousands of consumers and businesses with bogus charges on their phone bills. “Phone[Read More…]
Durbin Calls on Mayor Parks to Rein In Club Scene and Stop Late Night Liquor Sales
Says price of violent crime is too high a price to pay for East St. Louis families Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on East St. Louis Mayor Alvin L. Parks Jr., to partner with federal, state and local officials to reduce crime in East[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Announce Appointees to McCormick Place Board
Eight Appointees Will Guide Organization as it Fosters Convention Business and Economic Development Throughout the City and State CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today their eight appointments for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board. The Governor and the Mayor are each allotted[Read More…]
Health Reform Law Ends Lifetime Limits for 105 Million Americans
State-by-state data available Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report today on how the health reform law has eliminated lifetime limits on coverage for more than 105 million Americans. Before health reform, many Americans with serious illnesses such as cancer risked hitting the[Read More…]
Health Reform Law Ends Lifetime Limits for 4,670,000 Residents of Illinois
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2012. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a new report today on how the health reform law has eliminated lifetime limits on coverage for 4,670,000 Illinois residents, including 1,743,000 women and 1,192,000 children. Before health reform, many Americans with serious illnesses such as cancer risked hitting[Read More…]
Park Forest Toastmaster Wins International Speech Contest
Yvonne Bailey. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the area International Speech contest held on February 29, 2012, Park Forest Toastmaster, Yvonne Bailey, took 1st place with her speech, “People Need Hope.” Yvonne advances to the next level of competition, where she will compete with six (6) speakers from the south Chicagoland[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 5, 2012
Hundreds turned out in Rich East garb for a meeting at Rich South last week. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski. Story here.) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2012. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department’s March Senior Trip will be on Wednesday, March 14 to the 2012 Chicago Flower and Garden show. Monday,[Read More…]
Get Over Yourself Notre Dame: Formally Recognize Our GLBTQ Brothers and Sisters In Christ at Last (Video/Story)
To the University of Notre Dame: Recognize our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters in Christ finally. Fifteen times the University of Notre Dame has denied official club status to a gay-straight alliance. A GSA would lead to a warm, welcoming environment that students have struggled for year after year.[Read More…]
