Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2014. As a country and a people, the United States has consistently stood for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. We believe that people everywhere should be treated equally, with dignity and respect, and that they should have the opportunity to reach their fullest[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of February 17, 2014
Rail fans and non-rail fans: come to the Park Forest Historical Society’s presentation on February 23. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2014. Attention railroad fans. The Park Forest Historical Society will host a program on Sunday, February 23 that will please both rail fans and non-rail fans. Public historian[Read More…]
Prairie State College Presenting 26th Annual Jazz Fest on February 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2014. Some of the nation’s top jazz artists will perform at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 26th annual Jazz Fest at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, in the Conference Center Auditorium on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Featured musicians include Chicago[Read More…]
Ugandan President Museveni Announces He Will Sign Anti-Gay Bill into Law
Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) Points to U.S. Minister’s Role in Persecution New York–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued the following statement in response to reports that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has decided to sign the notorious Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law: President Museveni has said[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Launch of First Phase of Paperless Online Permit and License Portal for Businesses
Businesses Can Apply for Environmental Permits Online; All City Permits and Licenses Will Move to Online One-Stop-Shop by 2016 CHICAGO–(ENEWPSF)–February 14, 2014. As part of a continuing effort to make City government more efficient and effective, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the launch of the first phase of an online[Read More…]
IDOT Winter Crews Prepare for Snow and Freezing Rain, Feb. 14, 2014
Roads to Become Slick and Dangerous through Weekend CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road conditions are expected to change throughout the state today and into next week due to the anticipated snow and ice. The National Weather Service forecasts snow up to four[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Tragic Death of Transportation Worker in Stark County
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the Friday morning Stark County accident that killed Illinois Department of Transportation employee, 49-year-old Michael Holmes of Wyoming, Ill.: “Michael Holmes is a hero. He gave his life while making our roads safer for his fellow citizens. Michael[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Issues Statement on Sixth Anniversary of NIU Tragedy
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14 2014. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the NIU tragedy of Feb. 14, 2008: “Today is a day to reflect. Six years ago today, Illinois lost five young men and women in a tragedy that shook the entire nation. We will never[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Feb. 14, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. Wall Street Journal Profiles People Affected by Failure to Expand Medicaid… The Affordable Care Act was meant to cover people in part by expanding Medicaid to workers earning up to the federal poverty line—about $11,670 for a single person; more for families. In addition, people earning[Read More…]
Make a Gourd Birdhouse at Thorn Creek Nature Center on March 2
Registration Required by Friday, February 28 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2014. If you build it, wrens will come! Join us for our Make a Gourd Birdhouse Workshop on Sunday, March 2, and discover how to create a welcoming nesting space for wrens and other cavity nesters in your own backyard. [Read More…]
