ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Most U.S. adults are aware that President Obama proposes to reform the health care system – many (79%) say they know at least a little about the possible health care reforms likely to be proposed by President Obama, but only 17% say they know a lot. People often[Read More…]
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GSU Library Offers Free Computer Workshops
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Governors State University Library is offering free computer and writing workshops to members of the community, students, staff, and faculty. Among the topics covered in the one to two hour workshops are on PowerPoint, the scholarly publishing process, podcasting, using Publisher, using PhotoShop Express, blogging, APA[Read More…]
E-Card’s Words of Love Can Cover Up Hateful Computer Virus
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– New-fangled and old-fashioned showings of love can instead cause grief this Valentine’s Day, so consumers are urged to use caution when opening electronic cards or sending flowers. People are expected to send millions of electronic Valentine’s Day cards this year. If you unexpectedly receive an electronic greeting card[Read More…]
BBB says Buyer Beware When Shopping Going-Out-Of-Business Sales
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Liquidation sales are occurring throughout Chicago and northern Illinois as both local and national retailers are being hit by the declining economy and need to sell off assets to pay debtors. To customers’ ears, a going-out-of-business sale means huge discounts. However, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and[Read More…]
Public Notice on Vacancy of 80th District Legislative Seat
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic Committeeman Terry Matthews has given public notice on the procedure for those who are interested in applying for the seat being vacated by State Rep. George Scully in the 80th Legislative District in Illinois. Scully learned last week that he has been appointed by the Illinois[Read More…]
Illinois’ Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 14th Annual National Awards Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tayler McGillis, 14, of Toluca and Madelyn McGlynn, 14, of Belleville today were named Illinois’ top two youth volunteers for 2009 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 14th year, is[Read More…]
Marian Forensics Qualifies Record 11 for Sectional
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Only two points behind Shepard High School , the Marian Catholic Forensic Team finished second with a total of 52 points at the IHSA Sandburg Regional competition on Feb. 7. Marian qualified a school record 11 out of 14 events for the Reavis Sectional on Feb. 14,[Read More…]
No Unemployment Among Iraqi Gravediggers
by Dahr JamailInter Press Service BAGHDAD — Amidst the soaring unemployment in Iraq, the gravediggers have been busy. So busy that officials have no record of the number of graves dug; of the real death toll, that is. “I’ve been working here four years,” a gravedigger who gave his name[Read More…]
Openness Should Govern Public Petitions, Too
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s consider a rarely discussed First Amendment freedom — the right of petition — by recalling a centuries-old question posed by those Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet: “What’s in a name?” Ms.[Read More…]
Rep. Scully Appointed Judge in Cook County
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative George Scully, Jr. (D-80) was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the 15th Subcircuit vacancy created by the resignation of former Judge Marcella Lipinski. The term will expire on December 6, 2010. Scully said he plans to campaign and run in the February[Read More…]
