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Attorney General Madigan Issues Statement Re: Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Ban On Drop-Side Cribs

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released the following statement today: “Today’s action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban these deadly cribs will provide greater protection for infants and toddlers,” Attorney General Lisa Madigan said. “Too many children have been injured and killed by drop-side cribs. Manufacturers[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on the House Passage of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010.  I applaud the House for passing, with bipartisan support, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010.  Legislative repeal is supported by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  The process contained in this legislation allows for a smooth[Read More…]

Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell on House Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell made the following statement after a House vote on Dec. 15. “Secretary Gates is pleased that the House of Representatives has voted to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. He encourages the Senate to pass the legislation this session, enabling[Read More…]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2011

New York–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced the Alice Cooper Band, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love and Tom Waits as its 2011 performer inductees. Also being inducted this year as individual recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award are Jac Holzman and Art Rupe. [Read More…]

Santaburg Winners

Marian Catholic Prevails At Sandburg

Four individual wins spark team title in ‘Santaburg’ event First place finishers from Marian Catholic include junior Jaboukie Young-White of Harvey, senior Joe Wlos of Crete, senior Adam King of Lansing, senior Kiayla Jackson of Sauk Village, and senior Blake Rivera of Chicago Heights. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The[Read More…]

House Introduces ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal Legislation

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 14 – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) introduced a bill today in the House to repeal the discriminatory policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Today’s bill reflects the language of an identical Senate bill introduced last week after the National Defense Authorization Act[Read More…]

AP Scholars

AP Scholars Number 117 At Marian Catholic

Members of the Class of 2011 who received Advanced Placement honors include first row: Kaitlyn VanTuyl, Chris Zajeski, Jay Hochstetler, Robert Bailey, Colin Parsons, and Conor Keane. Second row: Joe Wlos, Michael Spear, Matt Pena, Patrick Barry, Patrick Daley, Sean O’Sullivan, Uzoma Nwabara, Mark Hoffman, and Adam King. Third row:[Read More…]

IEF Offers Scholarships to PSC Fire Science Students

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers the training to become a firefighter or emergency medical technician. This spring, students enrolled in the college’s Firefighter/EMT-Basic program are eligible for Illinois Education Foundation (IEF) scholarships.   Those selected for the scholarship will benefit from financial, academic, and professional development opportunities including[Read More…]

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