Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. On Saturday, November 16th, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) will hold a Congress at Your Corner at the Wood Dale Public Library. She will also hold a Congress at Your Corner on Sunday, November 17th at the Elk Grove Village Public Library. These events will be an[Read More…]
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Saturday: ‘Talking Transition’ Event Brings Together Treatment Providers, Drug Users, Civil Rights Activists, Academics, and Elected Officials to Map New City Drug Policy for New York
How Can Mayor De Blasio End the War on Drugs in NYC? Future Drug Policy to be Based in Equity, Health and Safety rather than Racism, Criminalization and Violence NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. This Saturday, New Yorkers will gather to map the future of our city’s drug policies for progressive[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Veterans Day Message: “Don’t Cut Veterans’ Benefits” The Alliance continued holding events with coalition partners around Veterans Day this week, drawing attention to the fact that veterans’ benefits would be cut in multiple ways if the chained CPI cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) formula were to be adopted. The[Read More…]
Illinois Right to Know Coalition to Host Screening of ‘Genetic Roulette’ on November 17
Peotone, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. Please join the Illinois Right to Know Coalition volunteers in a free viewing of the documentary, “Genetic Roulette” by Jeffrey M. Smith, Director, Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT). The event will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peotone[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Recognizes Outstanding Supporters
Sertoma’s Director of Advancement and Communications Amy Chmura, Spirit of Sertoma Recipient Joe Racine and Sertoma’s Executive Director Gus van den Brink. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Agency hosts annual awards presentation ALSIP, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre honored several supporters and volunteers at their 42nd Annual Recognition Dinner on Nov. 7 at Palos Country Club in Orland[Read More…]
‘Eclectic Exhibit’ Opens November 22 at Salon Artists Gallery
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Opening Friday, November 22, “Eclectic Exhibit” will showcase the works of Suzanne Dreher, Will Mull and Ginny Raftery. Join us for a “Meet the Artists” Reception on November 22 from 4 – 9pm. Enjoy Refreshments, Music and Fine Company. This reception also kicks off our[Read More…]
LGBT Workers of Color Are Among the Most Disadvantaged in the American Workforce
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. According to a new report released today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, or LGBT, workers of color are among the most disadvantaged workers in America. Due to discrimination coupled with a lack of workplace protections, unequal job benefits and taxation, and unsafe, under-resourced U.S. schools, LGBT[Read More…]
10th Annual Park Forest Police Department Honors Ceremony to be Held Saturday, November 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. The Village of Park Forest and Police Department will hold the 10th Annual Honors Ceremony on Saturday, November 16th at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a coffee reception with the ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. The Honors[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Plans Several Kennedy Day Programs
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. The date November 22, 1963 is etched in many people’s mind. Most people remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news flashed from Dallas that an assassin’s bullet had killed President Kennedy. Join us Friday, November 22, which is the[Read More…]
Woodland Carols at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Start your holiday season off right by giving to others during “Woodland Carols” on Saturday, December 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Savor homemade soups while listening to holiday music by popular area performers. The event is an annual holiday[Read More…]
