(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Yvonne Bailey (left) and George Stapleton (right) will represent Park Forest Toastmasters in the Area Speech Contest. Yvonne and George will compete against clubs from South Holland and Homewood/Flossmoor. The Area Speech contest will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Freedom[Read More…]
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Black History Month Program, ‘Michael Jackson: The Humanitarian and Musical Genius’
The Commission on Human Relations will present, "Michael Jackson: The Humanitarian and Musical Genius" on Saturday, Feb. 27. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will be celebrating Black History Month on Saturday, February 27, 2010. This year’s theme is entitled: “Michael Jackson: The Humanitarian[Read More…]
Tall Grass To Host Tax Workshop For Artists
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association will host a workshop for artists on Saturday, February 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Tall Grass Gallery. The workshop leader is Julie Herwitt, CPA. This informative workshop will cover basic income tax issues and record keeping for professional artists.[Read More…]
Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad Program February 21, 2010
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois," will be the program of the Park Forest Historical Society on Sunday February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall. Dr. Larry A. McClellan, local historian, will present his research into evidence of Underground Railroad activity[Read More…]
New Hampshire House Overwhelmingly Rejects Attempt to Repeal Marriage Rights
“New Hampshire Joins Iowa in Reinforcing the Freedom to Marry" NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)– Statement by Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry following the New Hampshire House of Representatives votes rejecting HR1590-FN, a bill that would repeal the freedom to marry, and CACR 28, a resolution seeking to amend the[Read More…]
Faith Jazz Night to Benefit PADS
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Time to tap your toes to the music! Faith United Protestant Church is sponsoring a Jazz Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 5, 2010. A family style dinner will be served at Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL. There will be a cash bar at 6:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Schumer Recommends Daniel Alter to Serve as First Openly Gay Man on the Federal Bench
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced that he is recommending Daniel Alter to President Barack Obama to serve as a judge in the Southern District federal court of New York. Mr. Alter will be the first openly gay male nominated for the federal court in American history. Senator[Read More…]
Gay-Rights Activists Protest at Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Attending Mass at Holy Name Cathedral was supposed to be one of the final Valentine’s Day weekend treats for Cindy White and her husband, who had traveled to Chicago from Hampshire, Ill., to celebrate the romantic holiday. Instead, the couple found themselves wading through[Read More…]
Can a Gay Judge Be Fair to Straight Folks?
Commentary After recent news stories reporting that Judge Vaughn Walker, the federal judge presiding over the Olson/Boies federal challenge to Prop 8’s ban on marriage of same-sex couples, is a gay man, some commentators have started calling for Judge Walker to recuse himself from the case. Whatever Judge Walker’s sexual[Read More…]
Funkadesi at Freedom Hall, February 20, 2010
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On February 20, 2010, Freedom Hall will present Funkadesi, the Chicago area’s premier World Music band who were selected as The Chicago Reader’s 2008 “Best World Music Group”. Funkadesi fuse Latin, African, and contemporary funk into a high-energy, uplifting show for all ages and backgrounds. Funkadesi proudly[Read More…]
