Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – applauded  37 United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating[Read More…]

Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act still prevents gay and lesbian service members from enjoying full equality Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign praised the Pentagon’s announcement that it would extend a slate of equal benefits to lesbian and gay service members and their families over the coming months. Believed to[Read More…]

Teacher supporting the effort says being gay is a choice and that gay people don’t have a purpose in life Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, is condemning the efforts of a small group in Indiana working to ban[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the comedy-drama ‘Superior Donut’s directed by Cathie Drakulich. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 7:30pm and February 17th and 24th at 2pm. The Studio Theatre is[Read More…]

Shakti Chakra at GSU Center for Performing Arts (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Creation.  Good and evil. Lust, greed, and anger. Purification. In its stunning exhibition of classical Indian dance, “Shakti Chakra – the Energy Cycle,” Natya Dance Theatre examines powerful forces that have been central to the human experience[Read More…]

 Park Forest, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2013. The Park Forest Environment Commission will host a Community Gardening Program Informational Meeting on Saturday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Are you interested in gardening? Do you want to grow your own fresh vegetables but can’t[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2013. The Village of Park Forest’s Commission on Human Relations will present its 2013 Black History Month program ‘Church to the Club’ on Saturday, February 23 at 1 p.m. The event will take place at Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. History[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. A stellar Grandstand entertainment line-up is being assembled for the 2013 Illinois State Fair.  State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick today announced additional concert bookings for the August festival, including performances by The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Thompson Square, Styx and REO Speedwagon.    “The progress[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. In Group Letter, Alliance State Presidents Urge President Obama to Protect Seniors Congressional Republicans are taking the economy hostage again — threatening to blow it up unless vital services for seniors are cut.  On Thursday, President Obama warned that Republicans would seek to replace the sequester[Read More…]

Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2013. The South Suburban Cook Human Resources Association has been formed to serve HR professionals in the South Suburban Chicago area. The organization is an affiliated chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest human resource management association.   SHRM has more than 225,000[Read More…]