CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2010. In conjunction with National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today hosted a “A Salute to Latino Veterans” to honor and recognize Latino Veterans in Illinois for their dedicated military service. Governor Pat Quinn also issued a proclamation declaring today Latino Veterans Recognition[Read More…]
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Statement by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Justice Department Filing in Log Cabin Republicans v. USA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2010. Today, the Department of Justice made a filing in a legal challenge to the Don’t Ask, Don’t tell (DADT) policy, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged. This filing in no way diminishes the President’s firm commitment to achieve a legislative repeal of[Read More…]
Rich East Senior Robert Ruiz Presents Award-Winning Video: ‘Park Forest: The Golden Town’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As if you need yet another reason to feel good about living in Park Forest, Robert Ruiz, a senior at Rich East High School, offers this award-winning video for your consideration. The 4:47 feature was the winner of the Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ documentary film contest in[Read More…]
Florida Appellate Court Strikes Down Law Barring Gay People From Adopting
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2010. A Florida appeals court today struck down a state law barring gay people from adopting. The decision affirms an earlier family court ruling in the case that would allow Martin Gill to adopt two foster children he is raising with his partner. The American Civil Liberties Union[Read More…]
Hunting and Fishing Days Festivals in Illinois are Sept. 25-26
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2010. National Hunting and Fishing Days will be celebrated in Illinois with popular annual festivals at John A. Logan College in Carterville and Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville on September 25-26. “Our National Hunting and Fishing Days festivals in Illinois highlight the great[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Safer Pest Control Project’s Ladybug Bash
Evanston, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) will hold its Ladybug Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL. Come and enjoy delicious food including pizza from Union Restaurant, bid on cool items in the silent auction, groove[Read More…]
NIH Statement on National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, 2010
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010. The third annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Sept. 27, 2010, marks an occasion to reflect on how profoundly HIV/AIDS has affected gay and bisexual men. It also is a fitting time to recognize how much this group has influenced the development and implementation[Read More…]
Toastmasters Area Speech Contests October 1
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Toastmasters will host an area speech contest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood and South Holland will compete in the contests. Admission is free. Information: (708) 283-0138 or http://parkforest.freetoasthost.net/
UN Officials Urge Countries to Remove Criminal Sanctions Based on Sexual Orientation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 September 2010 – Top United Nations officials today appealed to all countries that criminalize people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity to reform such laws and to ensure the protection of basic human rights for all. “No doubt deeply-rooted cultural sensitivities can be aroused[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for ME4E National Public Lands Day Event in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2010. ME4E will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Thursday, September 23rd as part of a national initiative. Over 170,000 volunteers will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places. The NPLD is[Read More…]
