WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2010. Despite weathering a brutal economic recession and on the eve of their 65th birthday, leading-edge Baby Boomers remain characteristically optimistic about their future and pleased with their life choices, according to a new AARP survey on the attitudes, feelings and outlooks of Americans born in 1946[Read More…]
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Forest Trail Chess Team Takes Honors
Forest Trail Middle School. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently won first place in the middle school division of the Mayor Daley’s 3rd Annual Chess Championship in Chicago. Five of the team’s players placed in the top ten. Team members include Matthew Ballard, Alex Godley, Whitney[Read More…]
Employment Security Offices Closed Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31. Although offices will be closed, all services will be available at www.ides.state.il.us People will be able to file for first-time unemployment benefits, certify for benefits which is necessary to receive payment,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Services Reminds Illinoisans to Recognize the Dangers of Impaired Driving During the Holidays
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA) reminds Illinoisans that the holiday season is an especially dangerous time for motorists. Although the season is a time to celebrate, DASA encourages people to not be influenced to take illicit drugs and[Read More…]
Roaring 20’s Come Alive at Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic juniors displaying elegant fashions from the Roaring 20’s are Josie Novak (St. John, Ind.) and Bradley Engstrand (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic juniors from Mrs. Miller’s, Ms. Kowynia’s, Mrs. Golden’s and Mr. DeLaurentis’ English classes took over the MCHS Library to present the results of[Read More…]
UN Adopts U.S. Sponsored Amendment to Ensure Gays and Lesbians Are Covered By Extrajudicial Execution Resolution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: President Obama applauds those countries that supported the amendment offered by the United States to ensure that “sexual orientation” remains covered by the United Nations resolution on extrajudicial, summary, and arbitrary execution. Killing people because of their sexual[Read More…]
Dalai Lama Presents Khatas to GSU Profs
Dr. Jon Carlson, professor of counseling at Governors State University, presents Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, president of GSU, with a Khata blessed by the Dalai Lama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University professor Dr. Jon Carlson recently returned from India and a meeting with His Holiness the Dalai[Read More…]
MPP Launches Radio Ads for Illinois Medical Marijuana Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. Supporters of a medical marijuana law in Illinois, headed by MPP, have announced the release of radio ads calling on Illinois residents to urge their state representatives to support Senate bill 1381, which would allow doctors to recommend marijuana, also known as cannabis, to qualified patients[Read More…]
Seniors Urged To Apply Online for Illinois Cares Rx
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is reminding Illinois seniors about their Illinois Cares Rx coverage. He is urging seniors and persons with disabilities to apply online because it is the fastest way to get approved. Illinois Cares Rx is the state’s prescription drug assistance[Read More…]
Breaking: Former Governor George Ryan Will Not Be Home For Christmas
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Illinois governor George Ryan will not be released from prison, according to NBC Channel 5 in Chicago. From the Sun-Times: Former Gov. George Ryan once gained worldwide attention for commuting the sentences of hundreds of prisoners, but he failed to win the same benefit today. A federal[Read More…]
