Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued the following statement: “Congressman Harold Ford’s announcement this morning on the Today Show that he has reversed his position and is now in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples is certainly welcome news. However, it is also going[Read More…]
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Strike! Call for Umpires from Park Forest Baseball
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Baseball league is looking for umpires for the 2010 Season to add to its umpiring service. Training is provided and no experience is necessary. The minimum age is 16 years old. The season begins in April and runs through August. If you love the[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter Continues Used Cell Phone Collection Drive
Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for their ongoing fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection fund the critical programs and services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include: 24-Hour Hotline Medical Advocacy Emergency Shelter Court Advocacy[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet January 21
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Dr.). Dr. Shanaz Azd, M.D. will discuss “H1N1 Influenza.” All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses[Read More…]
Floyd Atkins’ Work Next Christopher Art Gallery Exhibit
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Race is a controversial topic often discussed amongst members of society and the subject of art for hundreds of years. An art exhibit coming to Prairie State College (PSC) will explore race through the eyes of one Chicago artist. “We the People Who Are Blacker than Blue”[Read More…]
HRC Sends Letter Condemning CBS Late Show with David Letterman Skit, Asks for Apology
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, sent the following letter today to David Letterman and CBS Corp. in response to a Late Show sketch mocking the appointment of Amanda Simpson to a senior position at the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet January 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, IL. Members will share their projects, such as jewelry making and information about upcoming fossil, gem and mineral shows. A table will be available for[Read More…]
‘Senior Power’ Focus of Rich Township AARP January Meeting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich Township Area AARP Chapter 4576 will meet Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 1:15 p.m., at the Shirley J. Green Center, 297 Liberty, in DownTown Park Forest. The program will be “Senior Power” and how to achieve it, by Earl and Alia Davis of Quality Classic[Read More…]
Make A New Year Resolution for Healthy Eating at the South Suburban Food Co-op
Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tucked away in an industrial park just off Main Street in Matteson, Illinois, the South Suburban Food Co-op has been offering healthy alternatives for over 35 years. Run by a board of directors and operated mostly by volunteers, the Food Co-op is owned by its several hundred members[Read More…]
Obama Administration Adds Gender Identity To Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 6 – Beginning in 2010, the Obama administration, through the Office of Personnel Management, has started to list gender identity among the classes protected by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. By including gender identity as a protected class, the federal government is stating its commitment to protecting transgender[Read More…]