CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013. By Laura Janota Jane Lanier is the newest faculty member in Roosevelt’s Theatre Conservatory. She is also a successful performer, choreographer and director who built her career as a singer/dancer/actress. “Most musical theatre programs are geared toward singer/ dancers. I’m very excited to be heading up a[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 8, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2013. Alliance Salutes Veterans All Across the Country The Alliance and its coalition partners are holding several events around Veterans Day to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. The events also draw attention to the fact that veterans are affected in[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Senate Approval of the Employment’s Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. The Senate’s approval of the Employment’s Non-Discrimination Act sends the message loud and clear that it is unacceptable for any employers to discriminate against employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is a milestone not only for the LGBT community, but for human rights,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Sign Historic Marriage Equality Legislation
Signing Ceremony to Take Place November 20 at UIC Forum SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Governor Quinn today announced that he will sign historic legislation in the days ahead that will make Illinois the 15th state in the nation to embrace full marriage equality. The signing ceremony will take place at the[Read More…]
Statement from President Preckwinkle on Marriage Equality Legislation
Subsequent to this release, the Illoinois Senate passed the marriage equality bill. The bill now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for his expected signature. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- "Today’s landmark vote by the Illinois General Assembly finally brings marriage equality to the land of Lincoln. I’m thrilled same-sex couples who are in[Read More…]
The Drama Group Daytime Children’s Theatre to Present ‘The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the classic fairy tale ‘The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel’ as the first in a series of the Children’s Theatre program. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre, in Chicago Heights on: November 20, 21, 22, 23 &[Read More…]
PFHS Presents, ‘The Story of a Japanese War-Bride in a GI Town.’
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Sunday November 10, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. the Park Forest Historical Society will present the program, "The Story of a Japanese War-Bride in a GI Town: The Life of Chieko Rosenbery." Chieko came to Park Forest in 1956 as the bride of former serviceman, Joseph Burton[Read More…]
On Wednesday, Nov. 6 Be Part of Stand Up for Heroes 2013 Through Livestream & Google+ Hangout
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. Join the concert and the conversation for musical performances and discussions with celebrities backstage, service members and fans across the country in a Google+ Hangout. Register now or visit Bob Woodruff Foundation’s YouTube or Google+ Page at 9 p.m. EST on November 6th, 2013. The[Read More…]
The Chicago Tribune brings its show on the road to GSU
Otis Clay. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rick Kogan’s wit. Otis Clay’s rhythm, WGN’s Judy and Kathy’s characteristic frankness. Comedy from Chicago’s own Second City Comedy Troupe. Now that’s a recipe for a good night out. Chicago Live!, the Chicago Tribune’s radio and stage show, makes its way back south, as broadcast icon Rick[Read More…]
HRC: Marriage Equality Coming to the Land of Lincoln
Update: Subsequent to the writing of this release, the Illinois Senate passed the amended House bill 32-21, sending the approved Marriage Equality bill to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, heralded the passage[Read More…]
