Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has posted information on the Cook County Shutdown Day, designated as September 2, 2011, on the county website (emphasis original): Please be advised the next designated Cook County Shutdown Day will be Friday, September 2, 2011, and most offices Under the[Read More…]
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League of Women Voters to Study the Role of the Federal Government in Public Education
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The League of Women Voters across the nation is conducting a study on the role of the Federal Government in public education. Two important meetings will take place in the south suburban region to help League members, and the public, better understand the issues involved in this[Read More…]
Gay + Black = Likable: U of T Study Suggests Sexual Orientation Unconsciously Affects Our Impressions of Others
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. Studies by psychologists at the University of Toronto reveal that when it comes to white men, being straight may make you more likable but in the case of black men, gays have a likeability edge. In one study, 22 women and nine men viewed 104 photos[Read More…]
FTC Publication Advises Parents of School-Age Children How to Limit the Risks of Identity Theft
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. A new school year usually means filling out paperwork such as registration forms, health forms, and emergency contact forms. Many school forms require personal and sensitive information that, in the wrong hands, could be used to commit fraud in your child’s name. For example, criminals can[Read More…]
AAA: August Gas Prices Continue to Fall
AURORA, Ill.–(ENWESPF)–September 1, 2011- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continued to fall in August. Monthly average prices in Illinois reached $3.81, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $.06 during the past month, but is still $.99 higher[Read More…]
IDOT and Law Enforcement Dedicate Roadside Safety Checks to Victims of Impaired Driving
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police today announced plans to increase impaired driving enforcement efforts over Labor Day weekend, and dedicated the weekend’s roadside safety checks to victims of impaired driving. Motorists are strongly encouraged to drive sober and buckle up this[Read More…]
Court Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Constitutionality of Law Granting Immunity to Telecommunications’ Companies For Spying
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) told a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit sitting in Seattle, Washington yesterday that Congress acted in an unconstitutional fashion when it passed legislation granting sweeping immunity to telecoms that[Read More…]
The Redemption Theater to Present ‘Rules of Engagement’ Sept. 15 – 18
Blue Island, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Lendoria Orr Productions will present the play ‘Rules of Engagement’ September 15 – 18 at the Redemption Theater, 12952 Western Ave., Blue Island, IL. ‘Rules of Engagement’ is an inspirational production based upon a group of singles that meet monthly to fellowship, edify, encourage and uplift one another[Read More…]
Art Institute’s Southland Community Associates Holding Tea at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland Area to our Annual Membership Tea. The Membership Tea will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall of Honors.[Read More…]
Zumba Mondays at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dance your way to fitness at the Governors State University Recreation and Fitness Center. Zumba classes will be offered on Mondays, from noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., from September 12 through December 12. Zumba is exercise that combines Latin and international dance and[Read More…]
