Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives has failed to vote on legislation that would have granted marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state, missing the deadline to pass the bill in this legislative session. Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin released the following statement: “The House of Representatives[Read More…]
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Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series with Father Pfleger and Congresswoman Kelly
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring a Dynamic Leadership Lecture Series that is free and open to the public. The featured speakers will discuss aspects of management and governance related to their own lives as successful leaders. The first speaker in the series is Father Michael L. Pfleger.[Read More…]
Material World: Three Dimensional, Sculptural Artwork To Open At Tall Grass Arts Association
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Material World”, an exhibit featuring the three dimensional works of Barbara Goldsmith, Iris Goldstein, Roberta Malkin, Sarah Nishiura, Perry Pollock, Christine Rojek, Homa Shojaie, Yemonja Smalls, Yvette Kaiser Smith, and Neha Vedpathak, will open at the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery on June 7. Michele P. Owens[Read More…]
What’s the Connection Between Howard Morgan and the Wilmington Ten?
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2013. Howard Morgan was a 13-year policeman for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in 2005. He was a Chicago Policeman for 8 ½ years before that. He is African-American. He was shot 28 times by four white rookie Chicago police officers in February 2005. The cops who[Read More…]
Brookings Institute Webcast: The Politics Of Marijuana Legalization on May 29
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. by Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director On Wednesday, May 29 from 2:00-3:30 PM (eastern), the Brookings Institute is holding its second in a series of public policy review panels examining the ever-evolving changes of cannabis laws—mainly at the state level, with little-to-no federal reforms—where state[Read More…]
Two Local Non-Profits to Host High Tea Event
It’s tea time Ladies! High Tea attendees enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. ALSIP–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Make your reservations now and enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. Sertoma Centre, Inc. and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center are hosting this unique event on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Tony Award Winning Comedy ‘God of Carnage’ to be Performed at Drama Group Studio Theatre
Opens June 7 CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2013. The Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202 Street, Chicago Heights, is proud to be staging the Tony award winning comedy ‘God of Carnage.’ Performances will be held on June 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 p.m. and June 9 &[Read More…]
American Islamic Association Invites EVERYONE to the 8th Annual AIA Community Fair on Sunday June 9
Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Islamic Association (AIA) of Frankfort, IL, is pleased to invite residents of Frankfort and surrounding communities to its annual Community Picnic from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The purpose of the fair is to bring members of the Frankfort and surrounding[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Voting Record Rates “The Most Unproductive Congress” in Nation’s Modern History On Monday, the Alliance released its annual report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. The document, available at http://www.retiredamericans.org/issues/congressional-voting-record, examined 10 key Senate[Read More…]
Boy Scouts of America National Council Votes to Ease Ban on Openly Gay Scouts; Continues to Restrict Openly Gay Adult Scout Leaders
Irving, TX—(ENEWSPF)—May 23, 2013. The Boy Scouts of America Statement: “For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working together to deliver the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. “Based on[Read More…]
