WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2010. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced an important bill today that would offer remedies for discrimination “based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity” in public elementary and secondary schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) would help to end entrenched biases towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and[Read More…]
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Durbin: Family Caregivers of Disabled Service Members to Receive Training, Stipend
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Family caregivers for veterans and service members seriously injured in the line of duty will receive training and education, a monthly stipend and counseling services as a result of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and signed into law last week. The Durbin-authored provision[Read More…]
Instant Information About Water Conditions
Reston, VA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to[Read More…]
Karen London to Sing Soulful Music at Illinois Theater Center
Karen London will perform Saturday, June 12, for the Park Forest Rotary. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Do you enjoy music that speaks to your soul? Then come experience the soulful sounds of Karen London on Saturday, June 12. Karen will be performing LIVE at the Illinois Theater Center in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Heroes During 60th Armed Forces Day Celebration
MAYWOOD–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today honored local veterans for their service and sacrifice at the 30th annual Hines Wheelchair Games at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Governor Quinn’s visit was part of the 60th Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to recognize the men and women[Read More…]
The Holiday Star and the Value of a Hometown Theater (Video)
Watch the latest business video at video.foxbusiness.com Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in DownTown Park Forest, speaks to Fox News Chicago about how he aims to make his theater stand out as more of a community center than a driver of big profits.
Bells Are Ringing at Faith United Protestant Church
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Handbell soloist Kristine Stout from the Joybell Theater in Nashville, Indiana, will present a concert at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock Street, Park Forest, on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Solo handbell ringing is a fairly rare, graceful form of musical expression. Kristine plays[Read More…]
Clinton Foundation Alert About Fraudulent Solicitations
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010. Several fraudulent solicitations claiming to be from or associated with the William J. Clinton Foundation are circulating the internet in various languages. Some of these scams include: Emails from a person named “Chapman Jennifer” inviting attendees to the “17th Roundtable of NGO/CBO which is scheduled from[Read More…]
Former First Lady Laura Bush Supports Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples, Abortion
From ABC News: Former first lady Laura Bush has broken with her husband on the premier social issues of his administration and said she backs gay marriage and abortion. After more than eight years of silence on the controversial issues, Mrs. Bush said in an interview with CNN’s Larry KingTuesday,[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Praises President Obama’s Nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court
Elena Kagan. (Photo: HRC) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, hailed President Obama’s selection of United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the nominee for the opening on the United States Supreme Court created by the retirement of[Read More…]
