Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Well, this is an especially momentous and extraordinary time for us to meet for the State Department’s annual Pride celebration, the third event we’ve had here at State since I became Secretary, and the first following the historic vote in New York, which I think[Read More…]
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4th of July Activities In Park Forest Include Music, Parade, Fireworks
Members of Rich City Skate own the streets in last year’s 4th of July Parade in Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Please note: This article is from July 2011. For July 4, 2012 information, please read: In And Around Park Forest Week Of July 2, 2012… Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Come[Read More…]
New York Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill With Bipartisan Support
Albany, New York-(ENEWSPF)- The New York State Senate has passed marriage equality legislation with a bipartisan vote of 33-29, the Human Rights Campaign and Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris report on their Facebook accounts. From the HRC: History in the making! The New York state senate has just successfully passed[Read More…]
Alliance for retired Americans Friday Alert, June 24, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2011. Following AARP Story, GOP Has New Ammunition in Goal of Cutting Social Security According to Politico (http://politi.co/kxt85x), the seniors lobby AARP is in “damage-control mode” following a news report last Friday in The Wall Street Journal that the group is open to cuts to Social[Read More…]
DownTown Gym Boasts Another Champ
Brian Hedinger. We will let you guess which one is Brian. The other two are his parents, Bob and Kay Hedinger. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Quality Classic Health and Fitness Center, the DownTown gym in Park Forest, has another member who is also a champion. Brian Hedinger placed 5th out[Read More…]
Better Business Bureau Study Shows Millions Lost On Vehicle Service Contracts
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB) is warning individuals to beware of companies marketing extended auto warranty protection services. Because of the large number of complaints that had been filed, The BBB in St. Louis undertook a study of the industry. 660 complainants were[Read More…]
BBB Advises: Don’t Let Stress And Confusion From an Auto Accident Add More Expenses
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After the initial shock of a car accident, people often find themselves facing stress and confusion over how to get damage fixed. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests drivers know the proper way to handle towing and repair claims after an accident. "It’s difficult to think clearly after[Read More…]
E Street Band Sax Player Clarence Clemons Dies (AP Video)
The day the music died.
Movie Review: Vanishing of the Bees
Only when the last tree has died, And the last river has been poisoned, And the last fish has been caught Will we realize we can’t eat money Cree Indian Proverb Movie Review By Bernie Jablonski A recent screening of George Langworthy and Maryam Henein’s 2009 documentary THE VANISHING OF[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on UN Human Rights Council Resolution Re: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Today, for the first time in history, the United Nations adopted a resolution dedicated to advancing the basic human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. This marks a significant milestone in the long struggle for equality, and the beginning of a universal[Read More…]
