Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Some participants at the 2010 Bud Billiken parade in Chicago. The video includes marching bands, floats, the parade grand marshalls Valerie Jarrett and Mickey & Minnie Mouse, statewide and local candidates for office, and other entries designed to entertain, challenge or reward people. And, among the pols, look[Read More…]
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Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual Birdseed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s annual birdseed sale is underway. Orders are being accepted from now until October 1. Seeds can be picked up on Saturday, October 23 at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard Dr., Park Forest. Prices are especially good this year! [Read More…]
White House Committed to Overturning ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said August 11 that the Obama Administration is still committed to overturning the current "Don’t Ask, Dont Tell" policy which prevents gays and lesbians from serving openly in the American Armed Forces. Gibbs said, "I will say this — all things that[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Applauds Senate Introduction of Safe Schools Improvement Act
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, applauded the introduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act in the U.S. Senate by Senator Robert Casey (D-PA). The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) would amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools[Read More…]
Judge Lifts Calif. Marriage Decision Stay on Aug. 18
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – commented on today’s decision by Judge Vaughn Walker to lift the stay on his ruling in Perry v. Schwarzenegger as of August 18, allowing California to once again issue marriage licenses[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Offers Tips When Shopping for Pet Health Insurance
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance is offering tips to consumers interested in purchasing pet health insurance. “As with any insurance product, a consumer should learn as much as possible about pet health insurance before signing a contract or paying any premium,” said Michael T. McRaith, Director of[Read More…]
Before ‘Eye,’ There Was ‘Paul’
‘Eye’ and ‘Paul’ by Tony Tasset. (PHOTOS SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Artist Tony Tasset’s towering depiction of iconic woodsman Paul Bunyan made its debut in 2006 at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP) at Governors State University. “Paul” is one of 26 pieces, many by masters of contemporary sculpture, in NMSP’s[Read More…]
MTV’S “MADE” Hosts Open Auditions At 2010 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2010. Do you want to be MADE? Have you ever dreamed of being a reality TV star? Here’s your chance! MTV’s “MADE” series will be holding open auditions at the Illinois State Fair Aug. 13-15. The auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on[Read More…]
Recycle Your Wheelchairs and Improve the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities
Donating a wheelchair is a great way to recycle a wheelchair and at the same time help a person with a disability. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Recently Melanie Jones, Director of Advancement & Communications for Sertoma Centre, Inc. was offered a motorized wheelchair by Dennis Dureno, a well respected member[Read More…]
Tony Nominated Musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Coming To Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD,IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2010. The smash hit musical inspired by rock n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins is coming to the Illinois State Fair for a special appearance. The Chicago cast of Million Dollar Quartet will perform a free concert at the Grandstand on[Read More…]
