Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2014. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 8, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Community Center, 140 Oak Street. PLEASE BE ADVISED: for the foreseeable future meetings will NOT be held at the Frankfort Public Library but[Read More…]
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Freedom Hall to Present Winter Wonderland with Mandy Barnett on December 12
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2014. Direct from Nashville, acclaimed recording artist Mandy Barnett will celebrate the holidays with her classic country charm at Freedom Hall in Park Forest on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Barnett will perform popular ballads like White Christmas, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and Have Yourself[Read More…]
Federal Judge Affirms the Freedom to Marry in Arkansas
New York –(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Today U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker ruled that denying marriage for same-sex couples in Arkansas is unconstitutional. Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement: “Today’s ruling out of the deep south affirms what nearly every court in the past year[Read More…]
‘Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas’ Exhibit at 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 26, 2014. ‘Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,’ exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, open Wednesdays and Saturdays November 29 through January 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment, if possible. Period decorations are[Read More…]
‘The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table’ Campaign Highlights Those Not With Us Because of Incarceration, an Overdose Death or Prohibition Violence
Mothers from the Moms United to End the War on Drugs National Campaign Speak Out About the Devastation and Loss Caused by Punitive Prohibitionist Drug Policies CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Each holiday season, A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) and moms from around the country share their stories[Read More…]
Woodland Carols at Thorn Creek Nature Center on December 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Warm up to the Winter Solstice with Woodland Carolson Saturday, December 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Savor homemade soups while listening to holiday music by popular area performers. The event is an annual holiday food drive for the Rich[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Releases 2014 Holiday Safe Shopping Guide
Attorney General’s Guide Details Dangerous Products of 2014, Provides Tips for Illinois Families to Protect their Financial Information During the Holiday Shopping Season Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled[Read More…]
U.S. Concerned by Passage of Discriminatory Law, Arrests of LGBT Individuals in The Gambia
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. We are dismayed by President Jammeh’s decision to sign into law legislation that further restricts the rights of LGBT individuals and are deeply concerned about the reported arrests and detention of suspected LGBT individuals in The Gambia. These reports follow the signature into law of a[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Nov. 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2014. Thank Social Security Hero Tom Harkin! Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) is retiring after 40 years of dedicated public service, including the championing of policies and legislation benefiting Social Security and Medicare recipients and their families. One of those pieces of legislation was the Strengthening Social Security[Read More…]
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Madigan Warns of Fraudulent Immigration Services Providers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned Illinois residents to beware of potential immigration fraud after President Obama’s announcement of his immigration plan this week. Madigan issued an alert to warn potential immigration services applicants that they may be targets of scam artists and unscrupulous immigration services[Read More…]
