WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2010. As the House and Senate begin work to merge their respective health care reform bills, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand today sent a letter on behalf of the association’s nearly 40 million members to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, outlining[Read More…]
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Obama Administration Adds Gender Identity To Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 6 – Beginning in 2010, the Obama administration, through the Office of Personnel Management, has started to list gender identity among the classes protected by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. By including gender identity as a protected class, the federal government is stating its commitment to protecting transgender[Read More…]
Infants Now Accepted at Little Angels
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– One of the school buildings has sat unused on the property of Celebration Ministries for many years. Celebration Ministries is the former Hope Lutheran Church, 424 Indianwood, Park Forest. An Ablaze grant was awarded through the Northern Illinois District in the spring of 2009. Thanks to the[Read More…]
Durbin: Senate-Passed Health Care Bill Provides Quality, Affordable Coverage for Additional 1.1 Million Illinoisans
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 4, 2010. Nearly 1.1 million uninsured Illinoisans and 30 million people across the nation are on track to gain access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage as a result of the historic reform bill passed by the U.S. Senate last month, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today.[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club December Meeting Report
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest , IL . Members enjoyed the annual Christmas Potluck Dinner, gift exchange and social time. The club’s members voted unanimously to hold the 2010 SSESC Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 4, 2010
New solar panels on the Aqua Center bathhouse, which is undergoing major renovation, will produce hot water. (Photo: Aqua Center on Facebook) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– January 4, 2010. No matter how many times you experience the Midwest winters, the arrival of the cold, snowy weather is always a shock to[Read More…]
Park Forest Toastmasters to Meet Friday, January 15 at Freedom Hall
The Park Forest Toastmasters meet at Freedom Hall, seen here on a slightly warmer day, on January 15. (Photo: PF Toastmasters) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Want to overcome your fear of public speaking or hone skills you’ve already developed? The Park Forest Toastmasters are The Park Forest Toastmasters meet from 7:30[Read More…]
PF Baseball Begins 2010 Season Registration
The Park Forest Storm in a team shot last Auguest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Snow might be covering the ground, but the Park Forest Baseball 2010 season is just around the corner. Boys and girls from 4 – 14 can register beginning on Saturday, January 16th, at the Village[Read More…]
Marine Jeremy Rodriguez and Bride Jannette First Cook County Marriage in 2010
Cook County Clerk David Orr with newlyweds Janette and Jeremy Rodriguez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The honeymoon will last less than 24 hours for Jannette Diaz and Jeremy Rodriguez, Cook County’s first married couple of 2010. Clerk David Orr issued the 19-year-old couple the first marriage license of the[Read More…]
ISAC New Year’s Resolution Advice: Be Proactive In Paying For College
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2009. In 2009, an estimated 130,000 eligible Illinois college students missed out on state financial aid by not completing the required Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) soon enough. For this new year, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) recommends getting an early start on the[Read More…]
