CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2011.  After years of promises and inaction, three ACLU of Illinois clients soon will receive new birth certificates from the Division of Vital Records of the Illinois Department of Public Health that reflect their correct gender. The development follows an order by a Cook County Circuit Court Judge[Read More…]

MONTPELIER, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2011.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Vermont filed a lawsuit today against a Vermont resort that refused to host a lesbian couple’s wedding reception due to the owners’ personal bias against lesbian and gay people. Vermont law prohibits denying access to public accommodations[Read More…]

Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S.T.A.’s Back To The Track weekend was a hit at Maywood and Balmoral Park both on and off the track as non-stop racing action; giveaways and contests provided plenty of fun for fans of all ages. On Friday, July 15th fans at Maywood Park had a chance[Read More…]

Clerk David Orr’s June 2011 report on civil unions in Illinois is available here, or by clicking on the image above. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Data shows couples span age, racial and education spectrum Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr issued 831 civil union licenses during June, the first month[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2011. With temperatures predicted to be in the high 90s this week and humidity bringing the heat index into the 100+ range, please remember that this extremely warm weather poses health risks not only for the elderly and disabled, but for those who work out doors[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – is calling on the GOP candidates for President to disavow the dangerous “ex-gay” or “reparative” therapies endorsed by Michele Bachmann and her husband Marcus. Last week Bachmann signed her name[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The U.S. House voted 236-184 on July 8 in favor of an amendment sponsored by Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) to the Defense Appropriations bill that bars the use of funds to implement training on the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law for chaplains. The amendment was introduced in[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy’s announcement that the panel would soon hold a hearing on the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA bans the federal government from recognizing legally married same-sex couples[Read More…]

The Aqua Center is offering a special for passes Sunday through Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Aqua Center is offering a "Heat Wave Special" for up to 3 season passes starting Sunday, July 17. For a limited time, new patrons can take advantage of "3 Season[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2011.   Cantor Obstructionism Imperils Finding a Debt Ceiling Solution With little more than two weeks to go before a possible government default, congressional leaders are sounding out their members this weekend over a deal to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling while cutting the overall debt[Read More…]