PORTLAND, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled today that Oregon’s exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage is unconstitutional—paving the way for couples to begin marrying immediately. “I am so thrilled to have the freedom to marry the love of my life. Marriage strengthens families like mine,[Read More…]
Community
Sertoma Centre’s 2014 High Tea Event Benefits Community
Proceeds help agencies provide needed services. Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. Make your reservations now and enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. Sertoma Centre, Inc. and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center are hosting this unique event on Wednesday, June 4 at Crystal Tree Country Club, 10700 W 153rd[Read More…]
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Chef Tom Colicchio to Help Kick-off New Poverty Blog
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Today, civic leaders, researchers, low-income people, and poverty advocates are joining the Half in Ten Education Fund, a project of the Center for American Progress, to launch a new blog dedicated to better informing the American public about poverty and solutions to dramatically reduce it. Spearheaded by CAP[Read More…]
Clothing, Shoe Recycling at Park Forest Farmers’ Market Beginning June 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2014. The Park Forest Farmers’ Market will now offer clothing and shoe recycling services from 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday through September. The dates when accepted items may be dropped off are: – June 14– July 12– August 9– September 13 USAgain, a green,[Read More…]
‘Identity Interpreted and Assumed: Self Portrait’ Opens May 23 at Tall Grass Arts Association
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2014. Tall Grass Arts Association’s next exhibition is ‘Identity Interpreted and Assumed: Self Portrait’ which opens on Friday, May 23 and will run through July 12. The Tall Grass Gallery is located at 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest. Juror Ruth Crnkovich selected works from 38 artists[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Spring Concert on May 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2014. As spring arrives come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. Cellist Ingrid Krizan, bassist Julian Pat Romane and the[Read More…]
Two Roosevelt University Journalism Faculty Members Receive Lisagors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. Two Roosevelt University journalism faculty members received prestigious 2013 Lisagor awards from the Chicago Headline Club on May 3. John W. Fountain (at left), professor of journalism at Roosevelt since 2007 and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, won for best news column or commentary at a daily[Read More…]
UUCC to Screen ‘War on Whistleblowers’ on May 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 16, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘War on Whistleblowers’ on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. ‘War on Whistleblowers’ looks at four whistleblowers (before Edward Snowden)[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 16, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014. Marco Rubio Proposes Dismantling Medicare and Raising the Retirement Age On Tuesday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a speech at the National Press Club in which he laid out his sweeping proposal to confront the nation’s retirement security crisis through cuts to Social Security and Medicare.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Encore Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks’
Building on Last Year’s Success, Second Season Features More Than 1,000 Events, New Community Based Performers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Commissioner Michelle Boone, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced[Read More…]
