New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois schools are unsafe places for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth, according to a research brief released today by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Inside Illinois Schools: The Experiences of LGBT Students, a report based on findings from 206 Illinois students who[Read More…]
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Indiana Students Support Conservation
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Eight students from Matteson Elementary School District 162’s Indiana School have been selected to participate in the state’s and the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “It’s Our River Day, Art on a Rain Barrel Festival” on September 19 at Navy Pier. Working as teams, the students created designs that[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Renames Leadership Center to Honor Sr. Mary Paul
The Sr. M. Paul McCaughey Leadership Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Dedicated to former President/Principal Sr. M. Paul McCaughey at Marian Catholic High School’s 50th anniversary gala, the school’s Leadership Center now bears the name of one of Marian’s finest graduates. Sr. Mary Paul currently serves as Superintendent of[Read More…]
SSDMC Honors Youth at 3rd Annual Awards Banquet
SSDMC coordinator Angela Greene is presented with an award from her board. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than 500 village officials parents and other guests, took part in honoring youth at the South Suburban Disproportionate Minority Confinement (SSDMC) awards ceremony. “You young people have a lot to be proud of.[Read More…]
D.C. Law Recognizing Out-of-Jurisdiction Marriages By Same-Sex Couples Takes Effect
D.C. joins other jurisdictions across the nation on the historic road to marriage equality. Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following statement after a new D.C. law recognizing marriages by same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Federal Appeals Court To Require Louisiana To Issue Birth Certificate To Adopted Child Of Gay Couple
NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2009. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a friend-of-the-court brief today urging a federal appeals court to uphold an earlier decision requiring Louisiana to issue a birth certificate with the names of both parents to a boy who was adopted by a gay couple in New York.[Read More…]
New Grants Help Union Members Save for College
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2009. With the economy in a seemingly endless free fall, the rising cost of a college education is putting working families in a bind. However, if you open a new college savings account, your union may be able to help. The new Union Plus College Savings Grant[Read More…]
Alabama School District Agrees To End Illegal Sex Segregation
MOULTON, AL–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2009. The Lawrence County School District in Alabama has agreed to end single-sex classes in public schools after being notified by the American Civil Liberties Union that sex segregated programs are illegal and discriminatory. “We’re very pleased that the Lawrence County School District has agreed to abandon[Read More…]
Atewologun Named Vice President of Academic Affairs at PSC
Dr. Adenuga Atewologun is PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Adenuga Atewologun as PSC’s new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces Dr.[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg Stresses Economic Development, Green Efforts in State of Village Address
Mayor Ostenburg (left) enjoys remarks by DuShon Brown at the opening of the Park Forest Bark District. Ms. Brown won the contest to name the dog park. Her daughter Zoe is in front. (Photo: VOPF) Mayor John Ostenburg delivered his annual State of the Village address at the annual luncheon,[Read More…]
