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Statement from HRC President on Former Rep. Harold Ford Now Supporting Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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