CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today made 25 appointments to the P-20 Council, a key advisory panel that will make recommendations to the Governor about strengthening our education system. The P-20 (pre-school through graduate school) Council will play an instrumental role in Illinois’ quest to win approximately $400 million[Read More…]
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Reflecting on World AIDS Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2009. On this World AIDS Day, as more than 33 million people worldwide live with HIV/AIDS, we want to recognize the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis in our own country and to call for action that helps the communities and people most in need. AIDS is the[Read More…]
Senator Mikulski Puts Women First in Health Care Reform Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2009. U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today put women first in the health care reform debate by introducing as the first amendment to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act a measure to guarantee women[Read More…]
Marian Graduate Kevin Edwards, 19, Killed in Weekend Crash
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From ABC7CHICAGO: A college baseball player was killed in a weekend crash in the suburbs. Nineteen-year-old Kevin Edwards, of Matteson, was driving a car late Saturday night when it crashed into a wall and overturned along Interstate 57 in Calumet Park. Edwards was a starting pitcher for the[Read More…]
George Will Distorted Stolen CRU Emails to Argue Against Climate Change Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– George Will falsely claimed that "one of the emails" reportedly stolen from the U.K.’s Climate Research Unit (CRU) said that a climate scientist "wished he could delete, get rid of, the medieval warming period [MWP]." In fact, the scientist wrote in the email that he wanted to "[Read More…]
Meeting Set for Legacy Square Homeowners
Cook County and Rich Township assessors’ offices to be on hand Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A meeting for Legacy Square homeowners has been scheduled for December 15. Purpose of the meeting is to provide the residents with information regarding their property tax bills. The meeting will be held at the Dining-on-the-Green[Read More…]
Park Forest Sets Specific Goal Relating to Schools
Goal focuses on working more closely with School District 163 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Among the goals set by the Park Forest Village Board for the 2010-11 year is one that focuses on improving relationships with School District 163. Specifically, the goal states, "Creating relationships and program initiatives to engage families,[Read More…]
Standing Up For Your Rights by Sitting Down
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director There are a lot of things to be thankful for this holiday season. I’m thankful for Will Phillips. Will is a fifth-grader at West Fork Elementary in Washington County, Ark. According to various newspaper and online[Read More…]
Safe Online Holiday Shopping Tips From Better Business Bureau
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– While Thanksgiving weekend or "Black Friday" marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, it is Cyber Monday-the Monday following Thanksgiving-that marks the unofficial opening for online holiday shopping. This year as more shoppers than ever before hunt for great deals, many people are using the Internet[Read More…]
World AIDS Day Prayer Service Dec. 1 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Chicago
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is ‘Universal Access and Human Rights.’ Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights. As a community of Faith, St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish recognizes its responsibilities in not[Read More…]
