SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 10, which would bring marriage equality to Illinois. “Today, we are one step closer to marriage equality in Illinois. “Couples across Illinois have even more reason today to celebrate their love for[Read More…]
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Lauds Advancement of Marriage Equality Legislation
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued the following statement on the Illinois Senate passage of Marriage Equality Legislation on February 14: "I applaud the members of the Illinois Senate for taking the first step towards marriage equality in our state. Gay and lesbian couples deserve full recognition[Read More…]
Illinois Senate Passes SB 10 Recognizing Freedom to Marry for Same Sex Couples
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. The Illinois Senate passed SB 10, which recognizes the freedom to marry for same sex couples in Illinois. The bill passed by a vote of 34 to 21. The measure now moves to the House for further consideration.
Boy Scouts Job Application: ‘Known or Avowed Homosexuals’ Need Not Apply
BSA has yet to take meaningful action on addressing anti-gay discrimination Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering a change to its membership policy banning gay scouts, the organization is embroiled in new charges of discrimination, this time regarding its hiring practices. The BSA job[Read More…]
37 U.S. Senators Call for Non-Discrimination Executive Order from President Obama
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – applauded 37 United States senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating[Read More…]
St. Lawrence O’Toole School Challenges Faith Comm United Meth Youth Group from Xenia, OH to Recycling Competition
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- St. Lawrence O’Toole School is facing off against Faith Comm United Methodist Youth Group from Xenia, OH in a “Recycling Rumble,” Feb. 13-Apr. 30, 2013, to raise money by recycling, and for the chance to earn cash and win an Apple iPad compliments of the national fundraising through[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Sends Nine Entries to IHSA State After Winning Sectional Title
Back row, left to right: Michelle Caperelli ’13, Cristen Milliner ’14, Jasmine Jackson ’13, Megan Ringo ’14, Regina Hoyles ’14, Pia Lyander ’13, Cooper Packard ’14, and Kyliah Thompson ’14. Front row, left to right: Scott Mlcoch ’13, Daniel Blewitt ’14, and Kyle Chandler Fitzgerald ’13 (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights,[Read More…]
Education Department Releases College Scorecard to Help Students Choose Best College for Them
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2013. Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, today the U.S. Department of Education released an interactive College Scorecard, which provides students and families the critical information they need to make smart decisions about where to enroll for higher education. The College Scorecard – as part[Read More…]
2013 National TRiO Day North Scheduled at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is the site for the 2013 National TRiO Day North, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, on the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The annual event is held on the last Saturday[Read More…]
HRC Praises Pentagon’s Extension of Additional Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Military Families
Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act still prevents gay and lesbian service members from enjoying full equality Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign praised the Pentagon’s announcement that it would extend a slate of equal benefits to lesbian and gay service members and their families over the coming months. Believed to[Read More…]
