CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2011. On Saturday, Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) lost a treasured colleague and a community champion for women’s health, Christina Santiago, manager of programming for the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) at HBHC. Santiago died tragically with four others when a concert stage collapsed at the Indiana State[Read More…]
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The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Fall 2011 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold five classes on Fridays, September 9th—October 28th (8-week session) at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Three Friday morning classes are scheduled: “Freud” with facilitators Keith Kemp and Karen Pedigo PhD, Clinical Psychologist, 10:00a.m. –[Read More…]
Pre-Release Movie Review of ‘A NORML Life’
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cassie Brewer, Publicity Coordinator for Cinema Libre Studio, was kind enough to send me an advanced copy of ‘A NORML Life.’ It’s a documentary film about the work that NORML does, as well as a snapshot of the current state of marijuana policy reform in the United[Read More…]
AARP Celebrates 76th Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. With Sunday marking the 76th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, AARP is celebrating the lifelong protections that Social Security’s earned benefits provide for millions of Americans today, and emphasizing the importance of protecting and strengthening the program for future generations. “Social Security is critical to[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Social Security’s 76th Anniversary is this Sunday On July 30, the Alliance celebrated the 46th Anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This Sunday, August 14, we will be celebrating the 76th Anniversary of Social Security, and Alliance members have been working to educate other[Read More…]
Apartments Featuring Affordable Rents for Families Open in Edgar County
PARIS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. As a teacher and a single parent raising a 5-year-old daughter, 27-year-old Stephanie Walker felt she could never find a quality apartment she could afford on her budget. Then, Maple Ridge Apartments in Paris finished construction. “I have finally found the perfect apartment for my family,”[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on American Psychological Association’s Support of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The policy making body of the American Psychological Association (APA) unanimously (157-0) passed a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Reacting to this important move, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “The American Psychological Association has long supported equality for the lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
HRC Releases State Toolkit for Hate Crimes Prevention Laws
State-Specific Guide Provides Data and Best Practices to Help States Address Hate Crimes Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today released a first of its kind guide for states looking to enforce and enact legislative solutions[Read More…]
Join Tall Grass Arts Association at the 2011 Park Forest Art Fair
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Come to the 2011 Tall Grass Art Fair, celebrating 56 years of fine arts in DownTown Park Forest!
‘Shield’ Yourself from a Cell Phone Radiation Scam
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With consumers concerned about harmful exposure to cell phone emissions, many scammers looking to make a quick buck are promoting "shields". These shields claim to protect cell phone users from the cancer causing waves emitting from their phones. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB)[Read More…]
