Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2009. The U.S. Senate today passed historic legislation to end the decade-long ban on implementing a medical marijuana law in Washington, D.C. This marks the first time in history Congress has changed a marijuana law for the better. Only Obama’s signature is needed for the change to[Read More…]
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Park Forest Village Board Establishes 2010 Meeting Calendar
Meetings held on three Mondays of each month and on one Saturday Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board is scheduled to adopt its 2010 meeting calendar when it meets on December 14. The Board’s regular meeting schedule calls for a Rules Committee meeting to be held from 10[Read More…]
Village to Finalize Agreement with PACE for Jolly Trolley
Agreement allows Park Forest to lease vehicles at no cost to Village Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board will be reviewing an Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE when it meets for its Regular Meeting on December 14. The agreement allows the Village to lease vehicles from PACE[Read More…]
Park Forest Commission Appointments to Be Made in January
Sixteen positions remain open for appointment; volunteers sought Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mayor John A. Ostenburg will be appointing approximately 33 Park Forest residents to terms on various volunteer boards and commissions when the Village Board meets for its first Regular Meeting of the new year on January 11. He also[Read More…]
Lesbian Annise Parker Elected Mayor of Houston, Texas
Parker Wins Runoff Election Despite Anti-Gay Attacks Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Houston, Texas has become the largest city in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor after City Controller Annise Parker was declared the winner of a runoff election tonight. Social conservatives fought her election, funding a campaign aimed at[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Donate Food to Local Families in Need
Marian Catholic High School students with food donated to local families. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Exemplifying community spirit, the students, faculty and staff at Marian Catholic High School donated tons of groceries for the annual Christmas Food Drive. Respond Now is the local agency that partnered with Marian Catholic[Read More…]
Bloom High School Students Visit PSC
Bloom Township high school students view a demonstration in the nursing lab at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Last week, 27 high school seniors from Bloom and Bloom Trail visited Prairie State College learning about different job opportunities. The students are part of the Professional Young Women’s Network, a[Read More…]
‘Well ness vs. Ill ness’ at Governors State University
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learning to manage, reduce, and alleviate stress are keys to a healthier and happier lifestyle. “Well ness vs. Ill ness,”a new workshop to be offered at Governors State University,teaches the definition of stress, its danger to physical and mental health, and ways to control it. The GSU[Read More…]
GSU Business Students Excel in Corporate Simulation
Meaghan Avolio of Orland Hills worked with fellow team members at Governors State University to finish in the top three percent of all participants in an online business competition. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Six students in Sidney Barsuk’s Management 469 – Business Policy course recently finished in the top[Read More…]
Anti-Gay ‘Hate Group’ Massresistance is Source for Right-Wing Media Attacks on Jennings
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Right-wing media outlets have relied on false or misleading claims by MassResistance, a Massachusetts-based anti-gay group, in advancing several recent attacks on Department of Education official Kevin Jennings. The founder of MassResistance — a group the Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled a "hate group" — reportedly denied[Read More…]
