University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012—For the third consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts begins its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage for one performance[Read More…]
Community
Park Forest Library to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Kids’ Zone on Saturday, September 29
The kids’ zone is set to open at the Park Forest Public Library Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2012. On the heels of the recent building makeover with the paint barely dry, the Park Forest Public Library has undertaken another new project which involves the complete children’s wing.[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Chicago Southland Premier of ‘Avenue Q the Musical’
Don’t delay in purchasing your tickets as some performances are already sold out Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2012. The Drama Group is excited to present the Chicago Southland Premiere of Avenue Q the Musical. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on October 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 21, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2012. Paul Ryan is Booed at AARP Conference On Friday afternoon, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan addressed AARP’s National Annual Conference in New Orleans. In his remarks, he attacked President Obama for cutting $716 billion from Medicare, but did not say that he had included the[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Seeking Candidates for Firefighter-Paramedic, Police Officer and Public Works Maintenance Worker Positions
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 21, 2012. The Village of Park Forest is seeking candidates for the positions of Firefighter-Paramedic, Police Officer and Public Works Maintenance Worker. Anyone seeking details on any of these positions can click on the employment link of the Village of Park Forest web site at www.villageofparkforest.com. Application[Read More…]
Where Exactly Is Pancake Day? Where’s the Tent? Where’s the Pankatron? (Includes Map)
Jasmine Perkins volunteered at a previous Kiwanis Pancake Day. The community event returns Saturday at Celebration Ministries on Indianwood Boulevard. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Where is the big tent? Where’s the Pankatron? What happened to Pancake Day? Is it all gone? No, it’s not all gone at all. As[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the One Year Anniversary of the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2012. A year ago today, we upheld the fundamental American values of fairness and equality by finally and formally repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Gay and lesbian Americans now no longer need to hide who they love in order to serve the country they love. It is[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A Ceases Anti-gay Donations, Clarifies Stance on Gay Customers & Employees
Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2012. The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Illinois’ leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights advocacy organization, has learned that Alderman Moreno has finalized his negotiations with Chick-Fil-A. Alderman Moreno has confirmed that Chick-fil-A will no longer give money to anti-gay organizations and that they have[Read More…]
South Suburban Housing Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing to Host ‘Foreclosure Assistance Workshop’ on September 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2012. The South Suburban Housing Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing will present a ‘Foreclosure Assistance Workshop’ for homeowners and renters on Tuesday, September 25 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. If you are a homeowner concerned[Read More…]
Toronto Blue Jay’s Yunel Escobar Suspended Three Games
Salary lost during suspension will be donated to You Can Play and GLAAD TORONTO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2012. The TORONTO BLUE JAYS today met with YUNEL ESCOBAR, Major League Baseball and the Major League Players Association and it has been agreed upon that Yunel Escobar will be suspended for three games beginning[Read More…]
