Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. President Obama believes that advancing the human rights of minorities and the marginalized is a fundamental American value. The President was pleased to announce during his trip to Brazil that he and President Rousseff agreed to promote respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
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Joint Statement on the Rights of LGBT Persons at the UN Human Rights Council
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva 85 countries joined a Joint Statement entitled “Ending Acts of Violence and Related Human Rights Violations Based On Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.” This follows previous statements on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual Dinner – Tickets Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2011. Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at 6p.m. at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock, Park Forest, IL. In addition to dinner, storyteller and actor Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays John James Audubon in a “one man show” drawn[Read More…]
Seven To Be Inducted Into Park Forest 2011 Hall Of Fame April 3
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Historical Society will induct seven into the Park Forest Hall of Fame on Sunday April 3, 2011, 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The ceremony and reception are free and open to the general public. The 2011 inductees will join more than[Read More…]
State and Non-profit Agencies Join Forces to Promote Senior Driving Safety
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s Office (SOS), Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) and AARP have joined forces to promote traffic safety and encourage interested seniors to take advantage of the Rules of the Road refresher courses offered by the Illinois[Read More…]
Natural Lawn Care Workshop on March 23
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2011. Looking for a way to grow your business in the expanding field of natural lawn care? Interested in transitioning your parks and municipal properties away from chemical/conventional lawn care? Safer Pest Control Project, with the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association (MELA), and its[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre, Inc. Opens New Division in Matteson
The private therapy rooms at the Redwood Counseling and Wellness Centre offer clients an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An open house was held on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2011 at 4331 West Lincoln Highway, Suite A, in Matteson, Illinois to introduce Redwood Counseling and Wellness Centre[Read More…]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for House of Prayer, Ministries by Faith (Video)
Pastor Victor M. Walker, center, and his wife, Linda Walker, First Lady, were assisted by Park Forest Village President John Ostenburg, left, in ribbon cutting ceremonies at the new location of House of Prayer Ministry By Faith Church of the Nazarene. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The House of Prayer Ministry By Faith[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Turns 60 This Year
Park Forest Baseball marches on Opening Day in 2010. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The year 1950 saw the formation of the Park Forest Boys Baseball league, a Little League member. They played their inaugural season in 1951 and sixty years later the league is still going. There have[Read More…]
Family Surprises Sis With Party At St. I’s
The Hickey clan at St. I’s Friday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Jill Hickey Carrell, center, of Tucson, celebrates her 54th birthday Friday at the St. Irenaeus Fish Fry with (l to r) Tim Hickey, Champaign, Paula Hickey Beck, Houston, Katie Hickey, Tucson, and mother Irene Hickey, Park Forest.[Read More…]
