Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2013. Human Chain Effort: A Smashing Success in More than 50 U.S. Cities! On July 2nd, the Alliance’s Human Chains events, designed to stop the chained CPI cut to Social Security benefits, took place in more than 50 cities and included more than 2,800 participants. Alliance members[Read More…]
Community
Tinley Park Sertoma Club Recognizes Sertoma Centre
Several members of the Tinley Park Sertoma Club hosted an appreciation dinner to recognize local charities for their work in the community. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Non-Profit Organization Celebrated for Contributions to the Community Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Tinley Park Sertoma Club recognized Sertoma Centre, Inc. for their dedication and hard work in[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Meeting on Governors State University Expansion on Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2013. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host their annual Summer Breakfast on Wednesday, July 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM at the home of Myrtle Martin, 225 Berry Street in Park Forest. Dr. Elaine Maimon, President of Governors State University, will speak to the[Read More…]
Funkadesi Lays Down The Beat at Main Street Nights (Video/Pics/Story)
People dance as Funkadesi performs at Wednesday’s Main Street Nights. More pictures from the evening’s entertainment can be found here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This week’s Main Street Nights entertainment featured Funkadesi – Community Drum Circle at 7 p.m. where everyone had the opportunity to be a part[Read More…]
LGBT Advocates Shift Focus to Workplace Discrimination and Other Issues
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. As the Senate prepares to mark up the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, this week, the Center for American Progress released several products detailing the next steps in the fight for full equality for LGBT Americans. The historic victories for marriage equality in the Supreme Court[Read More…]
ACLU Seeks Freedom to Marry for Pennsylvania Couples
Also Announces Marriage Lawsuits in Virginia and North Carolina HARRISBURG, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–July 9, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and volunteer counsel from the law firm of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of 23 Pennsylvanians who wish to marry[Read More…]
Ramadan 1434 in Chicago Begins Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Precision. In Islam, precision is key. The Chicago Hilal reports that Ramadan 1434 AH will begin on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. 1434 is the current Islamic year. "AH" means "After Hijra," the journey taken by the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH), from[Read More…]
‘Summer Safari: Adventures in Thorn Creek’ Begins July 25
Registration & Payment Required by Monday, July 22 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2013. Hiking, stream-stomping and bug catching are a few of the key ingredients that make summer exploration camp a great way to learn and have fun! Our three-day Summer Safari: Adventures in Thorn Creek! offers children ages 5[Read More…]
Eco-Exploration Hike to be Held on Sunday, July 21 at Thorn Creek Nature Preserve
Registration Required by Friday, July 19 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2013. Enjoy all that the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve has to offer on the free Eco-Exploration Hike, Sunday, July 21 from 1-3 p.m. We’ll get a sense of the “wild” in this large nature preserve. Hikers of all ages will[Read More…]
Thorn Creek’s Junior Ecologist Club to Meet on July 20
Registration Required by Thursday, July 18 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2013. Thorn Creek’s Junior Ecologists Club offering monthly fun-filled nature activities for young people age 9 -12 has its next meeting Saturday, July 20 from noon to 3 p.m. to explore the woodland. Out on trail they will walk the[Read More…]
