WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2009. President Barack Obama today signed legislation which will expand the definition of violent hate crimes to include gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The new law will also allow the federal government to assist in the prosecution of hate crimes. Congressman Barney Frank has been[Read More…]
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President Barack Obama Signs Hate Crimes Legislation Into Law
President Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. (Photo: HRC.ORG) “This law honors our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short because of hate,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. www.hrc.org/loveconquershate Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for Class of 2009
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 15, 2009. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, in the lobby of Village Hall and at[Read More…]
U.S. Senate Passes Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Dennis and Judy Shepard with President Obama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the U.S. Senate today for passing the conference report for the FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill by a vote of 68 to[Read More…]
‘You Are Being Shagged by a Rare Parrot,’ BBC Two Video
Hilarious. Enjoy the video. And the shagging.
Video: Michael Jackson’s Song ‘This Is It’
The album, Michael Jackson’s This Is It , is a companion piece to the Michael Jackson’s This Is It Movie and features the music that inspired the film, demo recordings and two versions of the previously unreleased song, "This Is It". Source: michaeljackson.com
Park Forest Rotary Presents A Golden Opportunity
The EarlyAct Club of Forest Trail Middle School box 3,000 meal in Feeding Children Worldwide program. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rotary Club of Park Forest announces the start of their Golden Opportunities Fundraising project. Books will be sold from now until late December. Golden Opportunities is the only[Read More…]
29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner at St. Irenaeus Church
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2009. St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, will be holding its 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets for this all you can eat event are $8 for adults and $3 for[Read More…]
40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Coming to PSC
Attendees enjoy last year’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club celebrates their 40th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade Set for October 8
Fire Captain Mike Wheeler sounds a bell at a 2007 ceremony honoring fallen firefighters. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Residents Encouraged to Attend Silent Parade Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Thursday, October 8, the Park Forest Fire Department will host the 29th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade. This parade of lights-only emergency[Read More…]
