Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– After rushing around charging various items over the holiday season, it’s easy to lose track of what you charged. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that it’s extremely important to make sure you check every charge to make sure it’s yours and that it’s accurate. Under Federal law,[Read More…]
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Keep the Holiday Spirit: Donate Unwanted to Gifts to a Good Cause
Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Returning Holiday Gifts is a challenge. You’ve shopped until you drop and you really don’t feel like standing in long return lines with those unwanted holiday gifts? Perhaps you don’t have a receipt – or don’t like to re-gift? Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson, IL has[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Praises Confirmation of Chai Feldblum for Full Term on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the Senate for confirming Chai Feldblum to a full term as a Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Republican Senators had previously blocked Feldblum’s nomination, leading President Obama[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on President Signing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal into Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– On December 22, President Obama signed legislation that will result in the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Following the signing ceremony, HRC President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “Today gay and lesbian patriots serving their country in silence, and thousands more who wish to serve[Read More…]
Tax Season Starts on Time for Most Taxpayers; Those Affected by Late Tax Breaks Can File in Mid- to Late February
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Following the recent tax law changes, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the upcoming tax season will start on time for most people, but taxpayers affected by three recently reinstated deductions need to wait until mid- to late February to file their individual tax returns. In addition, taxpayers[Read More…]
Walgreens Contribution Helps Exceed Lifeline Appeal Goal
More than $650,000 raised in 50 days, thanks to community support Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Walgreens contribution of $25,000 to the Howard Brown Health Center’s Lifeline Appeal campaign brings the campaign’s total donations to more than $650,000 and ensures the center will remain open. “We are extremely grateful to Walgreens for its generosity[Read More…]
Howard Brown Health Center Exceeds Lifeline Appeal Goal
More than $650,000 raised in 50 days, thanks to community support Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Broad community support from more than 1,400 donors delivered a miracle lifeline to Howard Brown Health Center, which announced today that it received donations of more than $650,000 since launching its Lifeline Appeal 50 days ago. Capping day-50 of[Read More…]
Furniture Donations Have Helped Sertoma Centre Fulfill Their Mission
As it is for most of us, independent living represents personal success for Derrick Hudson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– It is always wonderful to hear about a happy ending, especially around the holidays. Little did a family know when they donated their used furniture to Sertoma Centre’s Good as New[Read More…]
January Lectures for Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to the Wednesdays in January Lecture Series. The programs will be held at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan, in Fullerton Hall at 10:45 A.M. January 5, 2011 will feature[Read More…]
In 2011, Many Tax Benefits Increase Slightly Due to Inflation Adjustments
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In 2011, personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise and tax brackets will widen due to inflation, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. These inflation adjustments relate to eight tax provisions that were either modified or extended by the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act[Read More…]
