CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. State officials marked National Fair Housing Month today by launching a week-long, free screening of American Casino, a film on the mortgage loan scheme that caused economic disaster for millions of Americans. Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Rocco Claps was joined by Illinois Attorney General[Read More…]
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House Passes Bill to Prevent Illinois Drivers from Paying for Trade-Ins After Dealers Shut Down
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced House lawmakers passed legislation to create a statewide trust fund paid into by Illinois auto dealers to protect consumers from bearing the cost of traded-in vehicles when a dealership closes down. House members voted 91-19 to send to the Senate HB[Read More…]
Gay And Straight Teen Suicides More Common In Politically Conservative Areas
From the Huffington Post: CHICAGO — Suicide attempts by gay teens – and even straight kids – are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don’t have programs supporting gay rights, a study involving nearly 32,000 high school students found. Those factors raised the odds and were a substantial[Read More…]
An Afternoon with Gov. Pat Quinn, South Suburban Jack & Jill of America (Video)
Governor Pat Quinn awaits questions during Saturday’s event at Rich South High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jack & Jill of America held an afternoon with Governor Pat Quinn Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Rich South High School in Richton Park. The governor commented on high speed rail,[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Celebrates Start Of 60th Season (Video)
The manager of the Shetland Mariners, Antonio Bravo, his son Anthony, and his daughter Ashley (the infant) pose for pictures with the Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw Saturday at Freedom Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Baseball observes Opening Day 2011, the 60th Anniversary of the organization[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 18, 2011
Celebrate Earth Week 2011 in Park Forest and beyond. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2011. The Park Forest area is gearing up to celebrate Earth Week 2011. Mayor Ostenburg will be making a resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day at this week’s meeting of the Village[Read More…]
Balcony Scene from West Side Story, ‘Tonight,’ at Marian Catholic (Video)
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Balcony Scene from West Side Story, performed by Deana Williams (Maria) and Stephen Daw (Tony) at Marian Catholic High School, April 15, 2011. Deana Williams is a junior from Park Forest. Stephen Daw is a sophomore from Homewood. Showtimes for the rest of the weekend are[Read More…]
Jackson Votes for Jobs and Economic Growth
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 15, 2011. Rep. Jesse L Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) today voted against H.Con.Res. 34, the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Resolution which passed the House 235 to 193. Rep. Jackson said, “Budgets are more than an accounting of revenues and spending. Budgets are moral documents that speak to our values[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Relief Effort to Help Victims of Japan Quake and Tsunami
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a statewide humanitarian relief effort to harness Illinois’ technological and agricultural resources to provide vital supplies for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will donate 2,000 critically-needed radiation detectors to assist[Read More…]
Durbin Meets with Bureau of Prisons Director to Discuss Thomson Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, Harley Lappin, to urge him to identify funding for the acquisition of Thomson Correctional Center in Carroll County, Illinois, in order to open it as a federal maximum security prison. The[Read More…]
