South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2011. The Thornton Township Historical Society and South Suburban College are co-sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Alexander White, a Holocaust survivor, on Tuesday, October 4, at noon in the College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland. The event is free and open[Read More…]
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Lady Gaga Pays Tribute To Bullied Teen Jamey Rodemeyer, Dead of Apparent Suicide (Video)
Singer Lady Gaga paid tribute to bullied 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer, who was found dead from an apparent suicide. Michelle Miller reports.
60th Kiwanis of Park Forest Pancake Day Featuring the Pankatron (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the 60th year in a row, Kiwanis of Park Forest serves thousands, rolling out the mighty Pankatron. Picture gallery here: https://enewspf.com
Park Forest Toastmasters To Host Humorous Speech Contest
Park Forest, IL- (ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Toastmasters will host a Humorous Speech contest 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson and South Holland will compete in the contest. The contest is free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Alliance Praises the President’s Economic Proposal On Monday, President Obama outlined a series of spending cuts and tax increases that will result in $4.4 trillion in deficit reduction. The plan calls for comprehensive tax reform, the closing of tax loopholes, and ending special interest tax[Read More…]
Oct. 5 Lecture: Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to a lecture on October 5, 2011 at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Art Institute is located at 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The lecture will be given in the[Read More…]
ACLU Appears in Federal Court to Challenge Military Separation Pay Policy that Discriminates Against Lesbian and Gay Veterans
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union argued before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims today that a Defense Department policy that cuts in half the separation pay of service members who have been honorably discharged for being gay is discriminatory and unconstitutional. The ACLU filed a class action[Read More…]
New Housing Opens for Families with Special Needs
ROCK ISLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. A new housing development opened today in Rock Island that will provide affordable and quality apartments for persons with special needs so they can live in a community setting. Mary Kenney, executive director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), which financed the project,[Read More…]
Officials Expect Smooth ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 20, 2011 – The law is passed, the studies completed, the findings certified and the service member training accomplished. Today, after years of debate and months of preparation, the Defense Department starts on a new footing with the repeal of the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law that since[Read More…]
They Came Far To Share A Taste
(ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Yes, they traveled far. Ferry and Del Sagun (left to right) and Cherrie Burger share Philippene cuisine at Sunday’s Taste of Irenaeus. The event ran from noon to 2 p.m. Volunteers from various church organizations assisted, including the Knights of Columbus. There was no cost for[Read More…]
