Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2012. On January 24, the Department of State’s Office of Passport Services will launch a 90-day pilot program allowing adult U.S. citizens living in the United States and Canada to apply for a passport card online. By applying online, customers will not be required to mail in[Read More…]
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Durbin Statement on Senator Mark Kirk
WASHINGON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2012. US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after learning that his friend and colleague, Illinois Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke: “I was stunned to learn that Mark suffered a stroke. He is young and in good physical[Read More…]
Statement on Senator Kirk’s Medical Condition
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2012. A spokesperson for Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) today released the following statement regarding the Senator’s medical condition: “On Saturday, Senator Kirk checked himself into Lake Forest Hospital, where doctors discovered a carotid artery dissection in the right side of his neck. He was transferred to Northwestern Memorial[Read More…]
Movie Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Sentiment in the movies, especially when it goes for my jugular, is something that makes me wary and often forces me to hide between a shield of cynicism. The portrayal of honest relatable emotion can get my crying. In my youth, I remember[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 23, 2012
Retiring Corporal Mel Dunnagan (center) with Det. John DeCeault (left) and Officer Tom Piszczor at last week’s Village Board meeting. Dunnagan will retire January 31 after more than 25 years of service to the residents of Park Forest. Mel and his wife, Cheryl, will be relocating to an area in[Read More…]
‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’ to be Shown on Saturday, January 28 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Dr., Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’ on Saturday, January 28 at 7 p.m. A discussion led by Jeff Green will follow the movie. Things that are important to us, like cars and[Read More…]
IL Unemployment Drops; State Adds 52,600 Jobs in 2011
Illinois Up +95,900 Jobs Since Recovery Began CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2012. The December unemployment rate fell to 9.8 percent and the state shed 4,100 jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data is seasonally adjusted.[Read More…]
GSU Careers for the 21st Century Career Workshop
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is hosting “Careers for the 21st Century,” a series of free workshops for both career seekers and career counselors on Monday, January 30 and Thursday, February 2. Participants may attend the workshop(s) of their choice. On Monday, the workshops include – “The New Careers[Read More…]
Bipartisan ‘Mayors for the Freedom to Marry’ Launches
Independent Michael Bloomberg of New York City, Republican Jerry Sanders of San Diego and Democrats Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, Thomas Menino of Boston, Annise Parker of Houston and Rahm Emanuel of Chicago Among Key Backers WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2012. Today, Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide,[Read More…]
Jumping Beyond the Broom: Why Black Gay and Transgender Americans Need More than Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2012. The Center for American Progress launched the Fighting Injustice to Reach Equality, or FIRE, Initiative in conjunction with the release of the report, “Jumping Beyond the Broom: Why Black Gay and Transgender Americans Need More than Marriage Equality,” which discusses the wide range of issues facing[Read More…]
