Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Even though the Library will be closed for renovations this week, the Potpourri of Lectures series will be held at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. This week’s lecture is, “Have You Ever Wondered How All Those Paintings Got Into the Art Institute?” The lecture will be held at[Read More…]
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Gen. Colin Powell Adds his Powerful Voice in Support of Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– The effort to repeal the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law received a monumental boost of support from General Colin Powell. The former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the 1990’s, who supported the laws passage back in 1993, changed his position in a statement sent[Read More…]
Step Back from 2010 Into a 1950s Valentines Day
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd in Park Forest, Illinois is decorated throughout February with vintage valentines and decorations. One room represents a classroom in the first school, Forest Boulevard School, which was set up in a row of townhomes. In February, the[Read More…]
Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad Program February 21
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…]
Chicago Far-South Suburban NAACP February Meeting: Survival – Are You Prepared?
Riverdale, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch will hold its FEBRUARY 2010 Membership Meeting on Thursday February 11, 2010 at the Thornton Township Senior Youth and Family Center, 14323 S. Halsted, Riverdale, IL from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. The theme of the meeting will be: SURVIVAL – are you prepared?[Read More…]
BBB Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. The Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return[Read More…]
Potpourri Talk and Slide Show ‘Egypt: Ancient and Modern’ Feb. 18 at Village Hall
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A potpourri talk and slide show, "Egypt: Ancient and Modern, " will be held at Park Forest Village Hall, Thursday, Feb. 18th, 2010, at 10:30 am Walter Falk, formerly professor of history at Harold Washington College, and Gretchen Falk, formerly reference librarian at Park Forest Public Library[Read More…]
Mullen’s Blog: My View on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 3, 2010 – By Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff “Over these last two months, the Chiefs and I have reviewed the fundamental premises behind ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,’ as well as its application in practice over the last 16 years. We understand perfectly the[Read More…]
Ugandan Anti-Gay Legislation Threatens Human Rights, Reverses Gains in HIV/AIDS Fight, Rep. Berman Says
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2010. Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced a bipartisan congressional resolution condemning anti-gay legislation now making its way through the parliament in Uganda. “The proposed Ugandan bill not only threatens human rights, it also reverses so many of the[Read More…]
Military Leaders Testify In Favor Of Ending Discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 2 – During an historic hearing today in the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, called for an end to the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The policy, passed by Congress and signed by[Read More…]
