SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn, along with the Illinois State Police and Department of Children and Family Services, joined families throughout Illinois in observing May 25 as Missing Children’s Day in Illinois. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress Illinois has made in safeguarding children and[Read More…]
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Military Leaders Tell Congress Time Has Come To Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. On Monday, Congressman Patrick Murphy touted a strongly worded open letter in which a dozen retired military leaders told Congress and the White House that the time has come to overturn the “discriminatory and misguided” policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The signers of the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 24, 2010
The Aqua Center will hold an Open House Saturday. (Photo: PF Aqua Center) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- May 24, 2010. Did you know that in 2009 the Village of Park Forest received a major grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to undertake a major remodeling of the Aqua Center’s[Read More…]
Durbin Joins Great Lakes Task Force in Calling for Greater Authority for Army Corps to Prevent Spread of Asian Carp
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined twelve Senators in asking the Committee on Environment and Public Works to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take several steps to prevent the spread of Asian Carp and other invasive species. The steps include conducting[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed more than $11 million to Illinois military families to assist with the financial burden at home when a loved one is deployed overseas. “I[Read More…]
AMA Urges Insurers to Adopt New Code of Conduct
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The American Medical Association (AMA) today released its Health Insurer Code of Conduct Principles and called on all U.S. health insurance companies to adopt consistent corporate practices that will bring transparency and accountability to the multibillion-dollar health insurance industry. “Health insurers should provide access to necessary health[Read More…]
President Clinton to Graduates: You Are in the Future Business
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Delivering remarks at five separate commencement ceremonies this May, President Bill Clinton reminded graduates that their participation in building a better future – not just for themselves but also for our shared world – is essential to the health, education, and stability of future generations. President[Read More…]
U.S. DOT Targets 45 Million Americans Still Not Buckling Up
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that while seat belt use is at a record high 84 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans are still not buckling up when riding in motor vehicles. In an effort to increase belt use and save lives, the Secretary[Read More…]
World War II Veterans to Connect With Fifth Graders at Mohawk Intermediate Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fifth grade gifted class in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will have the opportunity to connect with World War II veterans in an activity that culminates their studies of World War II in Europe. The students will interview 11 World War II veterans (some of[Read More…]
Using a Cell Phone While Driving Banned In Park Forest (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At the Park Forest Board of Trustees Meeting of May 10, Village Board members voted unanimously to adopt a measure that will ban the usage of cell phones while driving in Park Forest. The ordinance will begin to be enforced sixty days from the date of adoption;[Read More…]
