Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In light of continuing delays in the House of Representatives, we must state clearly and unequivocally: Passing basic job protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people must happen now. At a time when our government is deeply focused on the critical issue of employment, it is inexcusable[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– While Thanksgiving weekend or "Black Friday" marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, it is Cyber Monday-the Monday following Thanksgiving-that marks the unofficial opening for online holiday shopping. This year as more shoppers than ever before hunt for great deals, many people are using the Internet[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is ‘Universal Access and Human Rights.’ Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights. As a community of Faith, St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish recognizes its responsibilities in not[Read More…]

By Dahr Jamail Inter Press Service ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov 16 (IPS) – According to a soldiers’ advocacy group at Fort Hood, the U.S. base where an army psychiatrist has been charged with killing 13 people and wounding 30 in a Nov. 5 rampage, the official suicide figures provided by the[Read More…]

By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t Chuck Luther, who served 12 years in the military, is a veteran of two deployments to Iraq, where he was a reconnaissance scout in the 1st Cavalry Division. The former sergeant was based at Fort Hood, Texas, where he[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of[Read More…]

The Winter Solstice Concert at Freedom Hall is December 12. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On December 12, Windham Hill recording artists Barbara Higbie and Samite, will present a Winter Solstice Concert at Freedom Hall in Park Forest at 8 p.m. “Night Sky Essays” will illuminate your winter evening with[Read More…]

Janet Fiorenzo accepts the 2009 Park Forest Business Person of the Year award. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Janet Fiorenzo, owner of Towers Cleaners, was honored as the first-ever Park Forest Business Person of the Year. At a reception hosted last Monday by the Village and the Economic Development Advisory[Read More…]

Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Cook County Sheriff’s Police have been investigating numerous reports of home improvement scams throughout suburban Cook County. Sheriff Tom Dart warns residents to be aware and take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of these scams. These so-called ‘gypsy’ scam artists target senior citizens and use the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Log Cabin Republicans Board Chairman Terry W. Hamilton issued the following statement after the revelation of proposed language of the “Bopp Resolution,” ‘litmus test’ circulating for the RNC Winter Meeting. “The GOP is well on its way to laying a firm foundation to launch a major shake-up of[Read More…]