Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Sun-Times reports: In a landmark 32-24 vote, legislation recognizing civil unions among gay and lesbian couples passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday afternoon. The bill now moves to Gov. Quinn, who has pledged to sign it.
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Grande Prairie Singers Offer Song For All Choral Music Junkies
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grande Prairie Singers perform small masterworks in their intended settings. Newly appointed artistic director and conductor, Jo Rodenburg is an award-winning, international performer. Having firsthand knowledge and understanding of the skills and tools necessary for the voice as an expressive artistic medium, she is committed in sharing[Read More…]
Pentagon Report Adds Critical Support For Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. A report released by the Pentagon today found that a large majority of respondents to a survey of active-duty and reserve service members and their families say that ending the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy barring lesbian and gay service members from serving openly would not[Read More…]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Released by Department of Defense
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. The Defense Department released the “Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ ” today. The Report can be viewed at http://www.defense.gov/dadt. Source: defense.gov
Open House for the South Suburbs’ Newest Office Space and Business Incubator
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2010. The Village of Park Forest and Prairie State College will hold an Open House on Monday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Suburbs’ newest office space and business incubator located at 298 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. The office[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall Of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2010. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents to Support Our Troops This Holiday Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across the state to take part in the annual drive by making holiday cards for servicemembers at the[Read More…]
A Tribute to Leslie Nielsen, R.I.P. (Video)
R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen. For an appropriate tribute from a wonderful man, check out Roger Ebert.
Healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Creating Art
This first painting of the series is actually the second completed and represents the young man prior to military experience, naïve and innocent. Mixed Media, 36” x 47”, 2003. The second image was completed in 2001. Here the artist wants to capture the intense and profound fear of combat without[Read More…]
Review: Love & Other Drugs
Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhall in Love & Other Drugs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Review By Bernie Jablonski Love & Other Drugs is three-quarters of a revelatory, transcendent movie about relationships. I suppose it’s also a totally revelatory movie about the development of Viagra, which I might’ve guessed had I paid[Read More…]
