Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A summer family event called Hometown Nazareth will be hosted at Solutions Church at 4818 Southwick Drive in Matteson, IL (the former Circuit City Building) from August 4, 5 and 6 (Thurs. Friday, Sat.) Families step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live[Read More…]
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Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 9, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]
Official: Ramadan Begins Monday, August 1 in Chicagoland Area
Shayk Azeemuddin Ahmed, second from right, with members of the AIA. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Word just in from the American Islamic Association in Frankfort, "Chicago Hilal Committee announced Ramadan will start from Monday August 1st. Taraweeh Prayer will today at 9:50 after Isha at the AIA Masjid."[Read More…]
Mothers and Catholics United Members Call on Rep. Joe Walsh to Honor the Lives of All Children and Pay Financial Obligations
Fox Lake, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Catholics United members and mothers from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois gathered in front of Rep. Joe Walsh’s Fox Lake congressional office today to deliver a letter asking the Congressman to act more responsibly when it comes to defaulting on our nation’s financial obligations,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 1, 2011
Creole Stomp entertains during last Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2011. It’s that time of the year when you can see mom’s smile growing bigger each day and children looking a bit sad as it’s time to register for the upcoming school year. Information[Read More…]
Durbin, Conyers, Welch and Others Introduce Bill to Level the Playing Field for Main Street Retailers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. After receiving support from the largest online retailer in the United States – Amazon.com Inc – and Illinois-based Sears Roebuck and Co., U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives, John Conyers (D-MI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced a bill to allow local Main Street[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk Ask Airlines to Put Consumers First
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. In response to rising airline ticket rates following a partial Federal Aviation Administration shutdown, Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) have sent a letter to Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of the Air Transport Association, calling into question the fare hikes instituted by many[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011. Reid Plan Would Address Debt Ceiling without Affecting Medicare, Social Security Without signed legislation to raise the national debt limit by August 2, the Treasury will not have enough funds to pay the nation’s bills. Administration officials have warned of potentially calamitous effects on the[Read More…]
AAA: July Gas Prices Continue to Fall
AURORA, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2011- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continued to fall in July. Monthly average prices in Illinois reached $3.87, according to AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report. The Illinois average for regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $.09 during the past month, but is still $1.05 higher[Read More…]
U.S. Sues Illinois Mortgage Lending Business President & Founder in Connection with HUD Insured Loans
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2011. The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Robert S. Luce, founder and president of MDR Mortgage Corp., a mortgage lending business located in Palatine, Ill., the Justice Department announced today. MDR participated in mortgage insurance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban[Read More…]
