Melanie Jones, President of Orland Park Rotary Club and named President of the Year at 2010 District Conference. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sertoma Centre, Inc. is proud to announce that Melanie Jones, Director of Advancement and Communications was recently named President of the Year at the 2010 Rotary District #6450[Read More…]
Community
Presidential Proclamation–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. As Americans, it is our birthright that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities. Since our earliest days of independence, our Nation has striven to fulfill that promise. An important chapter in our great, unfinished story is the movement for[Read More…]
Stanley Cup Finals on the Real Big Screen at the Holiday Star
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Want to see the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Philadelphia Flyers bigger than life? The Holiday Star Theater will be showing the Stanley Cup Finals on the real big screen. There is FREE ADMISSION, with an optional pizza/wing/snack buffet available for $10.00. Seating is limited[Read More…]
The Heat was On for Firehouse Chefs at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event 2010
Winners of the BIG Event 2010 Firefighters Cook-off: (Left to Right) Jim Leibach, Steve Zook (Niles) Mike Wodarczyk (Summit), Karl Graff (Chicago) Benjamin Villa (Chicago) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Firehouses from the city and suburbs were challenged to “Bring on the Heat” at Sertoma’s Seventh annual BIG Event fundraiser and[Read More…]
Graduates, Summer Job Seekers Often Targets of Scams That Steal Identities, Trick People Into Illegal Activities
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Many high school and college graduates will be entering the work world as this school year comes to a close. Those that have not yet lined up a job are likely to use Internet resources to pursue job leads. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Prepares for 26th Annual House Tour
The Settles’ living room. (Photo: LWVPFA) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 26th Park Forest House Tour, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area and the Village of Park Forest will be held Sunday, June 6th from noon until 5p.m. Four homes will be featured with the[Read More…]
Gates Can Accept ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Amendment
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates can accept a proposed congressional amendment overturning the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military, but would prefer that lawmakers wait until a Defense Department review to assess its full impact is completed, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims May 25 Missing Children’s Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn, along with the Illinois State Police and Department of Children and Family Services, joined families throughout Illinois in observing May 25 as Missing Children’s Day in Illinois. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress Illinois has made in safeguarding children and[Read More…]
Military Leaders Tell Congress Time Has Come To Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. On Monday, Congressman Patrick Murphy touted a strongly worded open letter in which a dozen retired military leaders told Congress and the White House that the time has come to overturn the “discriminatory and misguided” policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The signers of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed more than $11 million to Illinois military families to assist with the financial burden at home when a loved one is deployed overseas. “I[Read More…]
