San Francisco-(ENEWSPF)- Chief Judge James Ware of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today denied a motion by Prop 8 proponents asking the court to vacate Chief Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling declaring Prop 8 unconstitutional. The Prop 8 supporters contended that now-retired Judge Walker should have[Read More…]
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Department of Education Reinforces Students’ Right to Form Gay-Straight Alliances
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2011. The Department of Education today issued a “dear colleague” letter to school districts around the country reinforcing students’ legal right under the federal Equal Access Act to form gay-straight alliances (GSAs). Under the Equal Access Act, schools are required to treat extracurricular clubs equally. Increasingly, school districts[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Education Reforms
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed landmark education reforms, which have garnered national attention for provisions that facilitate longer school days and stronger standards for teachers. The landmark reforms, sponsored by Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) and Rep. Linda Chapa La Via (D-Chicago), passed the General Assembly after months[Read More…]
Comedy ‘Scapino’ Is Free Outdoor Classic
Actors rehearse for ‘Scapino’ on stage at the Village Green. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Theatre Center will present the lively comedy SCAPINO, adapted from the play by Moliere, as their Free Outdoor Classics presentation, for three performances, June 24, 25 & 26, on the Village Green[Read More…]
Kirk Bill Would Expand Law to Block Congressional Pensions for Felons
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2011. With corruption scandals involving lawmakers continuing to unfold, United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Winnetka) to announce the introduction of bicameral, bipartisan legislation aimed at eliminating the Congressional pensions of Members of Congress convicted of committing a felony crime while[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 13, 2011
The torch for the Special Olympics made its way north on Western Avenue last week surrounded with police escorts. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2011. Main Street Nights, one of Park Forest’s most popular summer events, begins on June 15 at 7 p.m. in the Park Forest DownTown[Read More…]
Important Park Forest Community Meeting – Tuesday, June 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2011. The Village of Park Forest was selected by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to receive technical assistance to develop a housing policy plan. This plan will establish housing policies and strategies for the next 20 years. The next major milestone in this project is a public[Read More…]
Habitat for Humanity Welcomes New Residents to Park Forest (Story/Video)
Jacqueline Holmes (right) with Apostle Christy Minger of Crusader’s Church in Chicago. Minger gave the blessing at Holmes’ Habitat for Humanity home dedication Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two families have homes in Park Forest, and Habitat for Humanity and scores of volunteers are to thank. In a[Read More…]
Forest Trail Welcomes 100 Business Professionals For Career Day
Paul Heid, an information technician at Adler Planetarium, talked to Forest Trail students about web sites and web design wearing a Spiderman outfit that he designed on the computer. Heid stressed the importance of mathematics in his work during his Career Day visit. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail[Read More…]
Forest Trail Students Take Honors In Math Competition
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail Middle School students were among the top ranking students in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ statewide math competition. The school’s seventh and eighth grade teams each took First Honors in the math competition. The seventh grade team placed 27th out of 63 competing[Read More…]
