(Video: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest residents met with representatives from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning last week to plan for the future of the Village of Park Forest. The event was open to the public. CMAP Planning Session
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In and Around Park Forest Week of June 20, 2011
Residents gather last week to plan the future of Park Forest with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2011. In 1945, the National Council of Garden Clubs started the Blue Star Marker project as a way to honor members of the Armed Forces.[Read More…]
BBB Advises: Don’t Let Stress And Confusion From an Auto Accident Add More Expenses
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After the initial shock of a car accident, people often find themselves facing stress and confusion over how to get damage fixed. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests drivers know the proper way to handle towing and repair claims after an accident. "It’s difficult to think clearly after[Read More…]
E Street Band Sax Player Clarence Clemons Dies (AP Video)
The day the music died.
Movie Review: Vanishing of the Bees
Only when the last tree has died, And the last river has been poisoned, And the last fish has been caught Will we realize we can’t eat money Cree Indian Proverb Movie Review By Bernie Jablonski A recent screening of George Langworthy and Maryam Henein’s 2009 documentary THE VANISHING OF[Read More…]
Illinois Receives $3.4 Million Bonus for Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. The state of Illinois was awarded a $3.4 million bonus for its effective administration of the Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program (SNAP), USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today. Illinois was recognized for its accuracy rate of 98.3 percent, which ranked fourth in the nation, and having[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on UN Human Rights Council Resolution Re: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Today, for the first time in history, the United Nations adopted a resolution dedicated to advancing the basic human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. This marks a significant milestone in the long struggle for equality, and the beginning of a universal[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted the first ever UN resolution on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. This represents a historic moment to highlight the human rights abuses and violations that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people face around[Read More…]
UN Rights Body Hits Out Against Violence Based on Sexual Orientation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 June 2011. The United Nations Human Rights Council today expressed grave concern at the violence and discrimination experienced by people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and called for a global study to document the suffering they face. In a resolution adopted narrowly in Geneva, the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011 Coyle Stresses Disagreement with AARP Regarding Social Security Benefit Cuts A story ran in The Wall Street Journal today stating that AARP supports cutting Social Security benefits. “AARP does not speak for all seniors. And on this topic probably not for many of their own members,”[Read More…]
