MADISON, Wis.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2104. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and the law firm of Mayer Brown filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of four same-sex couples who wish to marry in Wisconsin or are seeking recognition for their legal out-of-state marriages. The plaintiffs include Roy[Read More…]
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One Earth Film Festival to Host 7 Free Pre-Fest Screenings
Documentary films aim to engage and educate viewers about climate change and sustainability OAK PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2014. In advance of its March 7-9 event weekend, One Earth Film Festival will host seven free pre-Fest screenings. These showings will give people a taste of the festival, which celebrates and shares[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Student Goes to Springfield on Invite from Gov. Pat Quinn
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. When undergraduate Howard Brown delivered remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at a Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Chicago, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn liked what he heard so much that he invited the Roosevelt University student to his State of the State address in[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Jan. 31, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. President Stays Away from Cuts to Key Programs in State of the Union Speech President Obama’s State of the Union address avoided mention of some policies that would prove damaging to retirees, such as the chained CPI cut to earned Social Security benefits or other cuts[Read More…]
Virginia Marriage Case Given Class-Action Status
Lawsuit Brought By ACLU and Lambda Legal Will Represent All Same-Sex Couples in the State NORFOLK, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2014. Today, a federal district court in Virginia certified as a class action a lawsuit challenging that state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples, extending the scope of those represented in the[Read More…]
Beatlemania: Q-and-A with John Kimsey
Beatles scholar John Kimsey is an associate professor in DePaul University’s School for New Learning. (Photo by Dan Shea) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2014. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first performance by the Beatles in the United States. Musician and Beatles scholar John Kimsey teaches “The Beatles and the[Read More…]
Saran Dunmore of MTV and NBC to Headline 2014 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo March 14th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Saran Dunmore as the Keynote Speaker for the 2014 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo on Friday, March 14th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. Saran Dunmore is an energetic fitness and lifestyle expert who enhances the[Read More…]
‘Fractured Fairytales’ at Union Street Gallery on January 31
Image: altered book art by Leann Morris Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2014. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will host ‘Fractured Fairytales’ on Friday, January 31 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Storytellers, creative writers, and comedians- both novice and accomplished- are invited to read or present an original[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Will be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, closed early Monday due to weather, and will remain closed Tuesday, January 28. The library is expected to re-open on Wednesday, January 29. Source: villageofparkforest.com
Great Backyard Bird Count at Thorn Creek Nature Center on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Anyone can be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! It’s easy. Just watch and count birds in your backyard or on trail for at least 15 minutes, then report what you saw at www.birdcount.org. Come to Thorn Creek Nature Center’s GBBC open house, Saturday,[Read More…]
