Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a series of four Job Search Boot Camps to teach job-seekers interview skills, how to prepare a resume, and strategies to successfully navigate hiring events. The free, one-hour workshops will help prepare job-seekers for Rep. Kelly’s 2nd annual Hiring Event on Friday,[Read More…]
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ACLU Comment on Ninth Circuit Ruling for Marriage Equality
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2014. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today in favor of marriage equality, which is expected to bring the number of marriage equality states to 35 in short order. “This is another great legal moment this week for loving and committed couples. Today’s decision reflects the reality that[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Opens 2014-2015 Season With Troubadour Brian Cutean on October 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2014. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will open its 2014-2015 Season with troubadour Brian Cutean on Saturday, October 11 at 8 p.m. The Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Brian Cutean, an Oregonian troubadour songpoet and wordsmith[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision not to Consider Appeals on Marriage Equality Cases
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, issued the following statement upon the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a series of marriage equality cases: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is another in a series of victories for LGBT equality. I[Read More…]
2014 ‘Haunts Against Hunger’ Events Announced
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 6, 2014. It’s that time of year again…the 2014 ‘Haunts Against Hunger’ events will take place in Park Forest again this year to benefit the Monee and Rich Township Food Pantries. Come out and visit the Haunted House at Calvary United Church, 425 North Orchard (corner of[Read More…]
Freedom Hall, Nathan Manilow Theatre 2014-2015 Season Kicks Off October 11
Tthe Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago kicks off the Main Series on October 11 at Freedom Hall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It rocks ‘n’ roll and bursts with soul. Energizes, tantalizes and holiday Santalizes. It sings and swings, leaps and slides, bounds, astounds and goes back in time. Best[Read More…]
Supreme Court Lets Freedom to Marry Wins Stand
Decision not to review lower-court victories means number of states with freedom to marry to skyrocket, but still falls short of national resolution New York–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2014. Today the Supreme Court denied review of five cases seeking the freedom to marry, leaving standing marriage victories in several federal circuits[Read More…]
Park Forester Ed Fizer Wears His Congressional Gold Medal to Kiwanis Pancake Day
Ed Fizer sporting his Congressional Gold Medal at Kiwanis Pancake Day at Rich East High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forester Ed Fizer, one of the Montford Point Marines, wore his Congressional Gold Medal to the 63rd Annual Park Forest Kiwanis Pancake Day at Rich East High[Read More…]
FosterShip Announces Launch of Indiegogo Campaign, Kicking Off Its Pioneering Work in Foster Care Reform
Denver, Colorado—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2014. FosterShip is thrilled to announce the official launch of its Indiegogo campaign, leveraging the power of individuals to solve significant social problems. FosterShip is a pioneer in Foster Care reform, with a mission to recruit, educate, inspire, and connect leaders in the foster care system so[Read More…]
State Judge Rules Missouri Must Respect Marriages of Same-Sex Couples
New York–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2014. Today in Kansas City, Missouri Circuit Court Judge James Dale Youngs ruled that the state of Missouri must respect the marriages of same-sex couples who married in other states. Marc Solomon, national campaign director of Freedom to Marry and Kansas City native, released the following statement:[Read More…]
