Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced long term partnerships with The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention among LGBT youth.  The well-regarded organization joins the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, applauded the Supreme Court’s rejection today of a last-ditch appeal  by marriage equality opponents determined to put the rights of same-sex couples in D.C. up for a public vote. Last March, D.C. became[Read More…]

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned fans purchasing Chicago Bears playoff tickets to take caution and properly investigate the ticket seller when making online payments. Madigan said ticket scams have surfaced during high-demand special events such as Sunday’s Bears playoff game, when fans have purchased tickets online[Read More…]

Park Forest Commission on Human Relations has chosen several people to be recognized for their Excellence in the Entertainment Industry Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will be celebrating Black History Month on Saturday, February 26, 2010. This year’s theme is entitled: “MoTown to Yo Town.”[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Offices will re-open Tuesday. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. King was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. The civil[Read More…]

Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Richton Park VFW Post will hold a Chicago Bears Playoff “Pot Luck” this Sunday, January 16, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The event is open to the public.

Sally Wallach, Suzie Brown and Therese Goodrich sell bricks from the former Marshall Fields building in Village Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society this year celebrates a quarter century of saving the past for the future. On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the Historical Society[Read More…]

Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Meeting as trustee liaison to the Park Forest Commission on Human Relations tonight, I sat and listened as the commissioners and staff fired ideas around the table, continuing to plan this year’s Black History Month Program.  Dubbed “Motown to Yo’ Town,” the program will honor artists,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. As winter months bring on snow, and snow-related activities, the Illinois Department of Insurance today is reminding families to review automobile, health, homeowner and renter’s insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage in case of an accident, damage, or loss. “Whether you enjoy snowboarding or are traveling to[Read More…]