Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, hailed this week’s Senate Armed Service Committee hearing on the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) law for pointing out the failure of the current ban on lesbians and gays serving openly[Read More…]
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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Protesters Chain Themselves to White House Fence (Video)
From ABC News: A pair of Iraq war veterans who were dismissed, or soon will be, from the military under the Pentagon’s "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy, were arrested by police officers today after chaining themselves to the front gate of the White House, as part of a protest of[Read More…]
New Web Site Improves Public’s Access to Grant Information
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched a new web site (www.ildceo.net/granttracker) that gives citizens greater access to information about who received grant funding, where it was spent, and for what purpose. DCEO unveiled the Grant Tracker site during National Sunshine Week,[Read More…]
Opening Statement of Senator Levin At Hearing Relating to the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 18, 2010. What follows is the opening statement of Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing to continue to receive testimony relating to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. “The Secretary of Defense testified before this Committee on February 2nd that he supported the[Read More…]
Interview with Kenny Yochelson of Park Forest’s Holiday Star Theater (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An interview with Kenny Yochelson, owner of the Holiday Star Theater in Park Forest, courtesy the Holiday Star.
Park Forest Stamp Club Presents 50th Anniversary Show
The Park Forest Stamp Club is holding its 50th Anniversary Postage Stamp Show. (Photo: morgueFile) Update Monday, April 5: Because of another event taking place at St. Ireneaus Church, the stamp show will only be held on Saturday, not Saturday and Sunday has was previously reported. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The[Read More…]
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Offers Trip to Branson, MO
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Recreation & Parks is offering a motorcoach trip thru Diamond Tours® June 21-25 to Branson, Missouri. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy 5 days, 4 nights and 8 meals and admission to 7 Fabulous Branson Shows. The price is $469.00 per person, based[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Mississippi School That Canceled Prom Rather Than Let Lesbian Couple Attend
OXFORD, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against a Mississippi High School that has canceled prom rather than let a lesbian high school student attend the prom with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo to the event. In papers filed with the U.S. District[Read More…]
Donations Sought for Bark District Shelter
Board members and staff gathered last June for the grand opening of the Park Forest Bark District. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Program Supervisor Anna Soloff is hoping to raise a shelter at the Park Forest Bark District. In a letter to Bark District members, Soloff is asking for donations[Read More…]
Tall Grass Announces Spring 2010 Art Film Discussion Series
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Spring Tall Grass Art Film Discussion Series is scheduled to open on Sunday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights. Fliers and brochures are now available at the Tall Grass Art Gallery and the Marcus Theatre as well as several local[Read More…]
