Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2009. Park Forest American Legion Post 1198 and LifeSource will hold their December Blood Drive on Sunday, December 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights. Free breakfast will be provided for all those who come to donate. While appointments are[Read More…]
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HRC Encourages Consumers to “Support Those That Support Us” with Buying for Equality in 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In time to kick-off of the holiday shopping season, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released a guide to hundreds of popular American brands rated on businesses’ treatment of LGBT employees. “Buying for Equality 2010” divides businesses[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Responds to Misleading Claims by Organizations Seeking to Discriminate
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today responded to the “Manhattan Declaration” produced and released by 145 evangelical, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders indicating that they will not cooperate with laws that conflict with their beliefs, including[Read More…]
FBI Reports 11 Percent Increase in Victims of Hate Crimes Based on Sexual Orientation in 2008
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, responded today to the Federal Bureau of Investigation report which showed the number of victims of bias-motivated crimes based on sexual orientation increased by 11 percent in 2008. The statistics show that[Read More…]
‘Archy and Mehitabel’ Is Holiday Musical at ITC
The Illinois Theater Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The characters of Archy the cockroach and Mehitabel the cat were created by columnist Don Marquis more than 90 years ago. They come to the stage of the Illinois Theatre Center in the lively, jazzy musical Archy and Mehitabel. The show[Read More…]
Park Forest ‘Business Person of Year’ to be Honored
Recognition will take place prior to Village Board’s regular meeting Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Janet Fiorenzo, owner and operator of Tower Cleaners in Downtown Park Forest, will be honored as Park Forest Business Person of the Year in cermonies at Village Hall beginning at 7 p.m. on November 23. The award[Read More…]
Learn the Forensic Side of Art History
Flossmoor, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the Southland area to Guest Night on December 2, 2009. The event will be held at the Flossmoor Country Club, 1441 Western Avenue, Flossmoor, Illinois at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is titled, "The Forensic Side of Art[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Urges Local Residents to Submit Nominations for Good Neighbor Business of the Year Awards
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2009. To honor the important role local businesses play in improving the quality of life in the Southland, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced that he is now accepting nominations for his newly-created Good Neighbor Business of the Year Award. “Oftentimes, the good work and[Read More…]
Tall Grass Hosts ‘The Sacred, the Spiritual and the Sensual’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association will host an exhibit entitled “The Sacred, the Spiritual and the Sensual” beginning on Friday, December 4 and running through January 11, 2010. The exhibit was curated by Javier Chavira and features the works of Chavira as well as Harry Sudman and Sergio[Read More…]
Tall Grass Hosts Holiday Show and Sale
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association’s annual holiday show and sale in the Mini-Gallery/Gift Shop opened on Friday, November 13 and will run through January 4, 2010. The show features the artworks of Tall Grass artists priced especially for holiday gift giving. The works represent a wide range of[Read More…]
