WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30 – A landmark bill was introduced in the House today that would make workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would become the first-ever federal ban on employment discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Announces Honor Roll for Third Quarter 2011
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Third Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics, fine arts, student organizations and service, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul”are recognized[Read More…]
PSC Announces Winners Of “Verge” Local High School Art Exhibition; Awards Ceremony April 7
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Works of art created by talented students from five local high schools are on display at Prairie State College’s juried art exhibition. The annual exhibit, titled "Verge," features young artists from schools across PSC’s district, including Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Marian Catholic High School, Bloom Township High School,[Read More…]
District 163 Adult Tech Classes Get Rave Reviews
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A number of residents of Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 have become more facile with technology and comfortable with its use thanks to the Adult Technology Literacy courses that the school district recently offered to its community residents. “I really felt illiterate about technology,” said Ira[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Dean Foods Settlement to Benefit Milk Consumers
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined the U.S. Department of Justice, Wisconsin and Michigan in filing a proposed consent decree requiring Dean Foods to sell its milk processing plant in Waukesha, Wis. The proposed settlement is the result of a federal lawsuit filed last year challenging Dean[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Spring 2011 Schedule
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) announces its Spring 2011 Schedule. Five classes will be given on Fridays, April 8th—May 27th (8-week session) at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL.
Durbin Chairs First-Ever Hearing on the Civil RIghts of American Muslims
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) chaired the first-ever Congressional hearing on the civil rights of American Muslims today where he highlighted the “First Freedom” – the freedom of religion – and the rights the Constitution affords all Americans. “Many of our nation’s founders fled[Read More…]
What Health Care Reform Means for LGBT Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress and the National Coalition for LGBT Health mark LGBT Health Awareness Week with the release of “Changing the Game: What Health Care Reform Means for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans,” by Jeff Krehely and Kellan Baker. This report discusses[Read More…]
Mohawk School Students Present Science Projects to Park Forest Village Board (Video/Story)
Trustee Ken Kramer (left) and Health Department Director Jenise Ervin listen as Makayla Binkus (center) and Mia Dzienisiewicz explain their science project. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students from Mohawk Intermediate School in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 presented science projects to Mayor John Ostenburg and members of[Read More…]
Durbin Urges Residents to Prepare for Flooding
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today urged Illinois residents in flood prone areas to take steps to protect their homes and businesses in advance of any flooding this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are warning of possible[Read More…]
