Park Forest Village Hall will Remain Open Until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 – Expect Long Lines PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Residents are reminded that Park Forest vehicle stickers must be displayed on every vehicle registered in the Village of Park Forest before April 30, even if the vehicle[Read More…]
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly with James ‘Drew’ Richardson, a resident of Chicago’s South Side and a student at Walter Payton High School, who won first place in the Second Congressional High School Art Competition, for his entry titled, ‘Train of Thought.’ (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Kelly announced the winners[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Community Garden Group Bake Sale to be Held Wednesday, April 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2014. The St. Irenaeus Community Garden Group will hold a bake sale on Wednesday, April 30 at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The Bake Sale will begin at 9 a.m. and last until all the home-baked goodies are sold. Proceeds from the Bake Sale[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s Derby Day Social to be Held on Saturday, May 3
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2014. On Saturday, May 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Union Street Gallery will host its inaugural Kentucky Derby Party at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive. The event will include a winning horse raffle, artist made derby hats, bourbon tasting, hand-rolled cigars and[Read More…]
Opponents Scrambling as ‘Reform the Platform’ Initiative Launches
New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Two anti-freedom-to-marry organizations released an advocacy poll this week showing the Republican base opposes marriage for gay couples. The news of the poll was a response to the new $1 million effort launched last week by the Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry to remove divisive, anti-gay[Read More…]
Alaska Supreme Court Rules That State Tax Law Treats Same-Sex Families Unfairly
ANCHORAGE, Alaska–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled today that the state unconstitutionally discriminates against same-sex couples by denying them equal access to a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. The rules were challenged by the ACLU of Alaska, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Davis[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 25, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2014. Another Survey Suggests U.S. Middle Class is Falling Behind While income gains for the richest Americans are outpacing their global peers, The New York Times reports that lower- and middle- income tiers in other advanced nations have made greater gains over the last three decades. “The[Read More…]
Community Groups, Elected Officials to Gather on April 25 in Support of Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson’s Proposal to Stop Prosecuting Low-Level Marijuana Possession Cases
Major Step Will Dramatically Reduce the Number of People in Brooklyn Unfairly Saddled with Lifelong Criminal Records; Advocates, Community Groups Applaud DA Thompson for His Leadership and Demand Reform at City Hall and in Albany NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2014. On Friday, April 25th at 11am, elected officials, community members and[Read More…]
Federal Court to Hear Arguments in Challenge to Oregon Marriage Ban
EUGENE, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2014. A federal court will hear arguments today in a challenge to Oregon’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The challenge was filed on behalf of two same-sex couples and Basic Rights Education Fund by the American Civil Liberties Union; the ACLU of Oregon; Perkins Coie, LLP;[Read More…]
Limited Mobility is No Obstacle for Heller College Student Graduating in May
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. For most of her life, Roosevelt University student Corrie Harris has relied on a wheelchair for her mobility due to cerebral palsy, a debilitating condition that has left her unable to walk on her own. The limitation, however, hasn’t stopped the 25-year-old Heller College of Business marketing[Read More…]
