University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014 – Gather up all your gardening tools and put them to good use at Governors State University’s organic community garden. Plots are now available. The university’s sustainable garden gives area residents a chance to use organic methods to grow the vegetables of their choice. The[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014.  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to halt new marriages between same-sex couples in Oregon. The National Organization for Marriage (NOM), sought a stay of a lower court’s decision allowing marriages to take place, and after the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denied a similar request[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. All bets are on as The Rich Township Senior Services invites you to come and enjoy a wonderful day at the beautiful Arlington Park Racetrack!  Our trip includes: admission to the park, daily racing guides, two-hour buffet and three-hour soft drink package – all in[Read More…]

Attends Wedding Ceremony of James Darby and Patrick Bova CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated marriage equality in Illinois by attending the wedding of James Darby and Patrick Bova during a day of ceremonies at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago. The Governor announced yesterday that[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2014. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 S. Orchard, Park Forest, will host its annual Chat-n-Chew Bazaar on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over 25 vendors, food, games, arts and crafts, music, Zumba and much more. There will also[Read More…]

Law Takes Effect Today, Giving Everyone in Illinois Full Rights and Protections of Marriage CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today announced that all couples in Illinois are now able to receive the rights and protections of marriage. The Governor led the charge for historic legislation he signed in November[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014 – An independent board within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today ruled that a Medicare policy from 1989 that categorically excluded transition-related medical procedures, regardless of medical need, is unreasonable and invalid based on today’s medical science. Learn more about how this ruling[Read More…]

DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  The Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruled that a Lakewood bakery violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act by refusing to sell a wedding cake to a gay couple, because of the owner’s personal religious beliefs. At a public hearing today, the commission rejected the bakery’s appeal of an earlier[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. The Alliance Releases Annual Voting Record Rating Congress On Thursday, the Alliance released its annual report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Representative and Senator on issues important to current and future retirees. The voting record looks at 10 key votes in both the Senate[Read More…]

Theme Study Part of Broader Initiative to Ensure National Park Service Tells More Complete Story of Nation’s Diverse Heritage NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014.  Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced a new theme study, as part of the National Park Service Heritage Initiative that will identify places and[Read More…]