Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. “I want to thank the Institute of Medicine for conducting this important study, at the request of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), on the state of the science regarding the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. “The report provides the scientific[Read More…]
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Park Forest Baseball, Age 60, Seeks Your Memories
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Baseball is looking for contact information from any former player, manager, coach, board member, or volunteer of PF Baseball since 1951 so they can plan a celebration at Opening Day ceremonies. Any news articles, items of special interest, or anecdotes and stories would be greatly[Read More…]
Landmark Bill Introduced In House Today Would Ban Workplace Discrimination Based On Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30 – A landmark bill was introduced in the House today that would make workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would become the first-ever federal ban on employment discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Spring 2011 Schedule
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) announces its Spring 2011 Schedule. Five classes will be given on Fridays, April 8th—May 27th (8-week session) at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL.
What Health Care Reform Means for LGBT Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress and the National Coalition for LGBT Health mark LGBT Health Awareness Week with the release of “Changing the Game: What Health Care Reform Means for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans,” by Jeff Krehely and Kellan Baker. This report discusses[Read More…]
2011 White House Easter Egg Logo and Souvenir Egg Revealed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2011. Today, the White House is unveiling the official souvenir egg and logo for the 2011 Easter Egg Roll. An image of the egg is below. This year’s egg comes in four pastel colors – purple, pink, green, yellow – and includes the stamped signatures of[Read More…]
ACLU Demands That Schools Stop Unconstitutional Web Filtering Of LGBT Content
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Michigan and the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri sent letters to public high schools today demanding that the schools stop viewpoint-based censorship of web content geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. The ACLU[Read More…]
27th Annual Park Forest House Tour to be Held on Sunday, June 5, 2011
Park Forest Residents Are Encouraged to Recommend Houses, Condominiums and Townhouses for This Year’s Tour Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2011. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area (LVWPA) and the Village of Park Forest, have announced that the 27th Annual Park Forest House Tour will be held[Read More…]
Marble City Glassworks at Salon Artists Gallery Through Sunday (Video/Story)
Matt Salley, left, and native Park Forester Chris Szaton, of Marble City Glass Works, Knoxville, TN, are at Salon Artists Gallery through Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chris Szaton and Matt Salley of Marble City Glass Works in Knoxville, Tennessee, are sharing their craft this weekend at Salon[Read More…]
Paintings By Armando Pedroso, Jason Messinger To Debut At Center On Halsted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for two exciting shows opening Friday, April 1. Armando Pedroso’s painting exhibit will take place in the 2nd floor gallery, and Jason Messinger’s painting exhibit will be in the 3rd floor gallery. Cash bar available. $5 suggested donation. Both shows run from 4/1 – 5/17. Armando[Read More…]
