Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today hosted an in-depth discussion to draw attention to the prevalence of stalking on college campuses across the country and the increased role technology is playing in stalking crimes. The Attorney General’s “Campus Safety and Cyber Dangers: Stalking on College Campuses in the[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Hosts Speech Tournament
Members of the Marian Catholic Speech team, many sporting medals earned Saturday, include front row, Theresa Milazzo (Matteson), Asher Miles (Matteson), Zakiya Harris (Hazel Crest), Bernadette Senick (Tinley Park), Hanna Lang (Monee), Paris Glenn (Olympia Fields), and Ken Pilota (Chicago Heights). Second row, Al Gallinaro (Monee), Kyle Fitzgerald (Park Forest),[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Information Session on Nursing Programs
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Nursing Department will host an Open House/Information Session for individuals interested in learning more about RN-to-BSN, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs on Thursday, February 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Nursing[Read More…]
What Is Really Behind the House Republican Vote to Repeal Healthcare Law?
From The Nation: Critics have denounced the Republican attempt to repeal the healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as an empty symbolic gesture, intended to make good on a campaign promise to the Tea Party. It’s all a bit of C-SPAN theater dressed up in reality-defying buzzwords. The[Read More…]
Pittsburgh Steelers Polka Fight Songs, 2011 and More, and Myron Cope Himself, and The Terrible Towel (Videos)
Park Forest qua Pittsburgh-(ENEWSPF)- I spent minutes and minutes on YouTube to bring you this impeccable collection of Steeler Fight Songs, 2011 edition. Then, there are a few blasts from the past. Enjoy, and thanks to all the artists out there in Steeler Nation cheering for the Black and Gold![Read More…]
HUD Proposes New Rule to Ensure Equal Access to Housing Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today proposed new regulations intended to ensure that its core housing programs are open to all eligible persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. View the proposed rule announced today. “This is a fundamental issue of fairness,” said[Read More…]
School Competition to Promote Water Conservation, Student Creativity
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that 45 lucky elementary schools will receive free rain barrels as part of a new contest promoting green and sustainable practices. The winners – five schools from each of IDOT’s nine statewide districts – will be recognized during Earth Day[Read More…]
Together We Cope Red Carpet Event
Tinley Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2011. Together We Cope will hold its Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction on Friday, February 25 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Odyssey Country Club, 19110 Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park. Guests can walk the red-carpet “Academy Awards” style, dance to the varied contemporary sounds of[Read More…]
Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States. According to USFA, home fires spike in winter months. Cooking and home heating are the leading causes of[Read More…]
Secretaries Geithner, Duncan Highlight Tax Credit that Helps Put College within Reach for American Families
New Treasury Analysis Shows 9.4 Million Families Expected to Receive More Than $18.2 Billion in Tax Relief From American Opportunity Tax Credit This Year WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2011. In a town hall-style discussion today with parents, students and educators from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Education[Read More…]
