OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. Thousands Expected to Rally to End Marijuana Prohibition Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2014, as nearly three hundred cities worldwide, including Portland, will participate in the fifteenth annual Global Cannabis March. Portland participants will gather in Pioneer Courthouse Square to march at high noon through downtown[Read More…]
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Free Movie and Discussion of ‘Energy Quest USA’at UUCC on Friday, April 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of the documentary ‘Energy Quest USA’ on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion led by Jeff Green will follow the film. ‘Energy Quest USA’visits five very different American[Read More…]
Illinois Filmmakers Invited to Enter State’s Shortcuts Competition
7th year for Illinois Film Office contest honoring local talent CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. The 7th annual Shortcuts contest kicks off today. Illinois filmmakers are invited to enter the statewide short film competition sponsored by the Illinois Film Office (IFO) and designed to showcase local production talent. Contest entrants must be[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Weekly Report, April 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. On Tax Day, Alliance Calls for End to Corporate Tax Loopholes In honor of this week’s Tax Day, the Alliance asks members to contact Congress and demand the end of two huge tax loopholes that benefit giant corporations. Congress is expected to return from its break[Read More…]
10th Circuit Concludes Oral Argument in Landmark Oklahoma Case
New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Today a three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver heard oral arguments in Bishop v. Smith, a federal case challenging Oklahoma’s ban on marriage for gay couples. The same panel presided over a landmark Utah marriage case last week. The cases, which have been expedited,[Read More…]
Young Conservatives Launch $1 Million Effort to Reform 2016 GOP Platform on Marriage
New campaign kicks off in early primary states, ends at GOP Convention New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2014. Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry is launching a $1 million campaign to reform the national Republican Party platform between now and the 2016 GOP convention. The group’s aim is to strike existing anti-gay[Read More…]
The Music of Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Nina Simone and Dinah Washington in One Night
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2014 – Favorites from four musical icons take center stage in a one-night only concert performed by one of Chicago’s best vocalists. Dee Alexander will be accompanied by the Evolution Ensemble Orchestra, as she showcases her versatile voice on April 26 at 8 p.m. at Governors[Read More…]
Mother of Three Reflects on College Journey at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. It has taken Roosevelt University psychology major Odette Ojeda six years of studying at the community college and university levels, but as her May 2 graduation date approaches, the Latina single mother of three finds herself in a good place. “I remember saying ‘God, if you want[Read More…]
Area Firefighters to Help Raise Funds and Awareness for People with Disabilities at 115 Bourbon Street on May 3
Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2014. Firehouse chefs from across the Chicago land area will be the stars of the Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event as they fiercely compete for the title of Best Firehouse Chef in the categories of ribs, poultry, chili, ethnic dishes, and the people’s choice award. Sharing the spotlight[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair 2014 to be Held Friday, May 9
Lunch Reservations Must be Made No Later than Thursday, May 1 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. The South Suburban Senior Fair 2014 will be held on Friday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. This[Read More…]
