Helps Workers Uncomfortable with Computers, Internet CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2014. A new tool on Illinois’ help wanted job board targets workers who previously did not need a resume to get hired and those who lack confidence with their computer and internet skills, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today. The[Read More…]
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the White House Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. It’s great to be here, and particularly great to see such a wonderful collection of faith leaders, human rights activists, private sector representatives and colleagues in government all in one place. Protecting and upholding human rights, especially for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender brothers and[Read More…]
July 2014 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center Announced
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2014. Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Come visit Thorn Creek Nature Center and take a hike in Thorn Creek Woods. Thorn Creek Nature Center has several exhibits, including a children’s fossil find, mammal and amphibian displays, bird viewing window and much[Read More…]
‘United States of ALEC’ Free Movie & Discussion at UUCC on June 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host a screening of the documentary film ‘United States of ALEC’ on Friday, June 27 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Journalist Bill Moyers looks at the[Read More…]
Global Day of Action on June 26: More than Eighty Cities Protest the Drug War
Citizens Take to the Streets on June 26 to Protest Current Drug Policies and to Call for an End to the Senseless Criminalization of Drug Users; NY Event at United Nations Headquarters at 2 p.m. NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014—Thousands of activists will take to the streets in more than 80[Read More…]
‘Food Origins, Good Decisions, Good Health’ Free Community Event on June 29
PEOTONE—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2014. Please join our grassroots group for a free community event, ‘Food Origins, Good Decisions, Good Health’ on Sunday June 29 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Peotone Park District Fieldhouse, 10 Blue Devil Drive. The P.E.T.A. documentary ‘Meet your Meat’ will be screened followed by a discussion[Read More…]
U.S. Conference of Mayors Calls on U.S. Supreme Court to Promptly Rule in Favor of Marriage
New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014. At its annual meeting today in Dallas, the U.S. Conference of Mayors overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on federal courts, including the Supreme Court, to expeditiously bring an end to marriage discrimination against gay couples nationwide. Mayors from states that still ban marriage for same-sex couples,[Read More…]
Video: Sights and Sounds of the 2014 Park Forest Carnival
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sights and sounds of the 2014 Park Forest Carnival. Enjoy.
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on President Obama’s Extension of Additional Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 20, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after President Barack Obama’s announcement that, in almost all instances, federal benefits and obligations for same-sex married couples would be provided regardless of where the couple resides: “I applaud President Obama’s continued action to extend equality to LGBT Americans.[Read More…]
Louisville’s Fischer Joins Mayors for the Freedom to Marry
New York–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. In advance of a meeting by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Dallas, Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville today joined Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to share in the love and[Read More…]
