WHEATON–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored Lombard Marine John Meschi as the December 2010 Veteran of the Month at a ceremony at VFW Post 2164 in Wheaton. The Illinois Veteran of the Month award is a distinction that is given to military Veterans who[Read More…]
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ACLU And Mother Of Suicide Victim Ask School District To Address Anti-Gay Bullying
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Project sent a letter today to the superintendent of the Tehachapi Unified School District urging him to take steps to prevent another tragedy such as the one that[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Home for the Holidays: A Time of Joy, Giving, and Checking in with Aging Loved Ones
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2010. With busy schedules and miles between, when is the last time your entire family was under the same roof? When is the next time it will happen again? If your family is like many American families, December brings holidays, and with those holidays, unmatched family togetherness. Aside[Read More…]
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…]
