CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2011. Catholic Charities policy of providing state-funded adoption and foster care services in a fashion that excludes same sex couples does significant harm to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and discriminates against same-sex couples who desire to act as[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk Statement on Pending Bipartisan Agreement to Prevent American Default
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) tonight released the following statement on the pending bipartisan agreement to prevent an American default: “The best way to achieve economic stability, reassure our allies and strengthen financial markets is by tackling our unsustainable spending trend. This deal is a balance[Read More…]
SOLUTIONS CHURCH Invites Families to Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was A Kid
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A summer family event called Hometown Nazareth will be hosted at Solutions Church at 4818 Southwick Drive in Matteson, IL (the former Circuit City Building) from August 4, 5 and 6 (Thurs. Friday, Sat.) Families step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 9, in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]
Official: Ramadan Begins Monday, August 1 in Chicagoland Area
Shayk Azeemuddin Ahmed, second from right, with members of the AIA. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Word just in from the American Islamic Association in Frankfort, "Chicago Hilal Committee announced Ramadan will start from Monday August 1st. Taraweeh Prayer will today at 9:50 after Isha at the AIA Masjid."[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Budget Deal to Reduce Deficit, Avoid Default, July 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011 – 8:40 P.M. EDT President Obama announced that a deal had been reached to raise the national debt limit while reducins government spending and the deficit, avoiding default. THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but[Read More…]
Syria: UN Chief Condemns Latest Bloody Violence Against Civilians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 July 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his deep concern over reports from Syria that hundreds of protesters have been killed or injured in the city of Hama and other towns across the country during the weekend. He strongly condemned the use of force against civilians and called on[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, July 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 29 at Paktia, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry[Read More…]
Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done[Read More…]
Mothers and Catholics United Members Call on Rep. Joe Walsh to Honor the Lives of All Children and Pay Financial Obligations
Fox Lake, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2011. Catholics United members and mothers from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois gathered in front of Rep. Joe Walsh’s Fox Lake congressional office today to deliver a letter asking the Congressman to act more responsibly when it comes to defaulting on our nation’s financial obligations,[Read More…]
