Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 1, 2014. With gas prices now at record highs, many of us may be rethinking our July 4th holiday travel plans. No need to burn a tank of gas to have a great time when you can experience Park Forest’s annual 4th of July holiday celebration. The[Read More…]

New York–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014.  Today a Republican-appointed federal judge ruled that Kentucky’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from the freedom to marry is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II was appointed by President George H. W. Bush in 1992, on the recommendation of current Senate Minority Leader Mitch[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014 – 5:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Well, I want to thank Jim and Patrick.  First of all, I think they supported me in my state Senate campaign.  (Laughter.)  Those were some early supporters, and we might not be here if it hadn’t been[Read More…]

“Which Side Are You On, Tom?” Focuses on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Battle Over Net Neutrality. Will be Performed Noon on Tuesday, July 1 at FCC Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014.  Advocates for an open Internet free of discrimination are putting on a musical at the FCC headquarters, 445 12th St., SW, on Tuesday,[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014. Obama Picks Carolyn W. Colvin to Lead Social Security Administration Late last week, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn W. Colvin to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA). A longtime government administrator, Ms. Colvin has been the agency’s acting commissioner since February 2013. There[Read More…]

Registration and payment required by Monday, July 14 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2014. Hiking, stream-stomping and bug catching are a few of the key ingredients that make summer exploration camp a great way to learn and have fun!  Our three-day Summer Safari: Adventures in Thorn Creek program offers children ages[Read More…]

DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit declared that Utah’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. This marks the first time that an appellate-level court has ruled on state marriage bans following the dismantling of a key section of the federal “Defense of[Read More…]

INDIANAPOLIS–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014.  A federal judge ruled that Indiana’s law banning marriage for same-sex couples, as well as its ban on recognition of marriages between same-sex couples performed outside of the state, is unconstitutional. Today’s ruling encompassed three separate cases: Baskin vs. Bogan, Fujii v. Governor, and Lee v. Pence.[Read More…]

Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014.  The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recently announced that Sertoma Centre, Inc. was accredited for a period of three years for the services and programs provided to individuals with disabilities. This latest accreditation marks the 13th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation outcome that the international accrediting[Read More…]

University Park, Il—(ENEWSPF)– June 24, 2014 – Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts kicks off another exciting season that offers a live entertainment experience unlike any other in the Chicagoland area. The 2014-15 season features provocative theater; musical favorites like the Beatles, big band, and the blues; contemporary dance[Read More…]