Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Just in time for Flag Day, a California public school principal appears to have managed, in one swoop and in the name of respecting the Stars and Stripes, to show a lack of respect for the[Read More…]

Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– There’s more for sale on Chicago’s Craigslist than cars and trucks, and law enforcement has taken notice. A new round of on-line stings by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police has resulted in the arrest of 76 men and women on prostitution-related charges in a crackdown aimed at[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two juveniles were taken into custody last week after fourteen automobiles had tires slashed. The calls started coming in late Monday night, June 9, and ended when two young boys were taken into custody late the following night. According to police, Officer Kessler began investigating when he[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]

 Have you ever wondered why the automobile industry has not made too much of an effort to make hybrid vehicles other than Toyota?  I have often wondered this myself.  With gas prices over $4 a gallon, I would think automobile manufacturers would be rushing to the drawing boards to find[Read More…]

Blog Commentary Have you ever noticed that when one thing crumbles soon after a ripple effect occurs. For example, the economy which is in such bad shape, General Motors was forced to close down several plants in the United States and elsewhere just to stay afloat. From what I heard, the[Read More…]

I see that Popeye’s has closed down. Look, one more fast-food restaurant more or less isn’t going to make or break a town. However, it seems businesses closing down has become a way of life in this once-vibrant community. Hey, I don’t know if this Popeye’s was well-run, poorly-run, or what,[Read More…]

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a monumental moment in the history of the United States, the City of West Hollywood in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Clerk will begin to issue marriage licenses and perform civil ceremonies for same-sex couples on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]

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San Francisico, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2008 — The recent California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage will undoubtedly impact the face of workplace discrimination litigation. Factor in New York’s decision to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, and you have a national trend on your hands. Are employers[Read More…]