The Wizard of Oz at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)- The Scarecrow. The Tin Man. The Cowardly Lion. The Wicked Witch. And Dorothy Some of the most memorable characters in American storytelling will come to life when “The Wizard of Oz” arrives at Governors State University Center for Performing[Read More…]
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Wizards Statement on Jason Collins’ Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. The following statement is from Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld on behalf of the team: “We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly. He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate[Read More…]
Statement by President Bill Clinton on Jason Collins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. I have known Jason Collins since he was Chelsea’s classmate and friend at Stanford. Jason’s announcement today is an important moment for professional sports and in the history of the LGBT community. It is also the straightforward statement of a good man who wants no more[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 26, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSP)–April 26, 2013. Grand Bargain: A Possible Scenario On Tuesday, Forbes magazine’s online site offered a write-up on the likelihood of a “grand bargain” between Democrats and Republicans that would shrink the national deficit but cut earned benefits for seniors. Available at http://tinyurl.com/czo72e2, it was written by Bob Rosenblatt,[Read More…]
ACLU Warns High School Principal Who Removed Transgender Pennsylvania Student From Prom King Ballot
Principal Also Threatened to Bar Student’s Girlfriend From Prom for Criticizing Him Online RED LION, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Pennsylvania sent a letter today on behalf of a male transgender student who was denied the chance to run for prom king when[Read More…]
Drama Group’s THE WIZ Coming to Bloom in Chicago Heights
Kyrie Courter as Dorothy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is excited to present our next production The Wiz. Performances will be held at the Bloom’s Workman Auditorium, in Chicago Heights on: May 3rd & 4th at 7:30pm and May 5th at 2pm. The Bloom Workman Auditorium is[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters Hosts Meeting on Park Forest Sustainability Plan on May 8, 2013
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2013. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host an educational meeting on the topic of the Park Forest Sustainability Plan on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. The topic[Read More…]
Central Park Observation Deck Re-Dedication to be Held Saturday, April 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2013. Last June a fire completely destroyed the Central Park Wetlands Observation Deck in Park Forest. A grassroots fundraising effort was undertaken in which more than $5,000 was collected to replace the deck. These efforts were led by the Park Forest Rotary Club, the Park Forest[Read More…]
Beware of Online Fundraising Scams and Hackers Trying to Exploit the Tragedy in Boston
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2013. The outpouring of support and generosity of the American public in the aftermath of last Monday’s explosions in Boston speaks to both our compassion and resilience as a country. But unfortunately, as we’ve seen previously, high profile news stories and tragedies can also lead to a[Read More…]
Reward Posted: $4,000 for Petunia, Abused Dog
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Justice for Mama Petunia and It’s A Pittie Rescue are offering a $4,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Petunia. Sunday March 24th Petunia was picked up as a stray by Park Forest[Read More…]
