Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today launched a website to confront right-wing lies and distortions repeatedly used to defeat LGBT equality measures. EndtheLies.org will counteract these mistruths with respectful dialogue and grassroots action. The website’s launch coincides with[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Nine Prairie State College art students earned a spot in the Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition is from March 11 through April 3 at the Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery. The Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition celebrates the creative work of emerging[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Looking for community service or just want to help your natural community? Visit Bartel Grasslands near the corner of Flossmoor Road & Central Avenue on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. We will start off the event by planting native plants. A qualified Bartel volunteer will[Read More…]

Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Matteson Elementary School District 162 will conduct early kindergarten registration from March 23 through March 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration will be conducted from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on March 26 only. Registration will be conducted at Arcadia School, 20519 Arcadian Way, Olympia Fields, Matteson[Read More…]

Governor Quinn: “And we will build a third airport in the South Suburbs of Chicago… and we will build it as fast as humanly possible.” Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. made the following statement regarding Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s commitment to build the third airport. The governor’s announcement[Read More…]

Village staff just announced on Facebook the name of the new dog park to be located in Winnebago Park: The Park Forest Bark District Staff is hoping for an opening in early June.

Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Monday, 1,540 suburban Cook County voters cast ballots for the April 7 election, exceeding expectations and setting the tone for a busy election season, Clerk David Orr said. “I’m shocked and pleasantly surprised by voter participation so far, especially since it is the first time Early[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Today marks the first celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at the White House since President Barack Obama and the Taoiseach Brian Cowen, T.D. took office. This morning the Taoiseach Brian Cowen T.D. will attend a 40 minute bilateral meeting with the President in the Oval Office. The Taoiseach’s[Read More…]

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DeVry University is establishing a new, unique scholarship program that offers to assist recently displaced workers pursue their dream of a college degree and gain new skill sets that are critical for career success. The Employment Gap Scholarship program will award up to $9,000 in scholarships to[Read More…]

Do you really want this happening the next time you order pizza? WARNING:  If you’re at the office, this clip starts playing automatically.  Noting obscene or even close, just sound. Sound controls are tiny, but on the left at the top.