Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2011.  Today, a new poll, commissioned by the Center for American Progress, shows that the American public strongly supports workplace nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people, at a time when new research shows just how much discrimination and harassment this population faces on the job. The[Read More…]

Proud of Sertoma’s achievement. Left to Right Back Row: Gus Van Den Brink, Katie Ruebe – School Transition Consumer, Billy Alpuche, Residential Consumer, Paula Phillips – Assistant Executive Director, Kelly Margalus, PCS Consumer. Seated Left to Right: Darius Gayle, Autism Consumer and Marijane Sheridan, Young At Heart Consumer (PHOTO SUPPLIED)[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011.  Summertime means vacation time for many people.  Whether your plans will take you across the state or around the world, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people to include emergency preparedness in vacation planning.  As part of IEMA’s 2011 Preparedness Campaign, the agency is highlighting vacation[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2011.  Lt. Governor Sheila Simon celebrated with 32 couples in Chicago’s Millennium Park today as they entered into the state’s first civil unions. June 1 was the first day that a civil union license could be obtained at county clerk offices throughout the state. By law, all marriage[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2011. The Rotary Club of Park Forest will host a fundraising event titled ‘An Evening with the Kings’ on Saturday night, June 18th.  The event will be held from 6 to 9 PM in the adjoining spaces of the Illinois Theatre Center and the Tall Grass[Read More…]

Lakeesha Harris and Janean Watkins pose with MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore and an Eli’s Cheesecake. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office issued 203 civil union licenses Wednesday, the first day legal partnerships between same-sex and opposite-sex couples were granted in Illinois. Most couples arrived before the clerk’s[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011.  After years of work – Illinois is taking a step toward equality today!  Beginning at midnight in some counties, couples across Illinois – including same sex couples – visited their local County Clerk offices to apply for civil union licenses. Starting tomorrow, we will enjoy watching couples[Read More…]

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The story of America’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community is the story of our fathers and sons, our mothers and daughters, and our friends and neighbors who continue the task of making our country a[Read More…]

Lifeguards at the Park Forest Aqua Center are ready to welcome the summer crowds. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stop by the Park Forest Aqua Center this Friday, June 3, 4 to 7 p.m. The Friday forecast is HOT!!! So what better time to visit and check out the Park[Read More…]