Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission is currently holding a sale on rain barrels for a cost of $30 each – reduced from $55. The sale price is for rain barrels currently in stock. Rain barrels are used to collect and store rain water, typically from[Read More…]
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Thorn Creek Audubon Society 2012 Fall Bird Seed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last fall’s sale helped fund the 2011 – 12 grants for south suburban projects benefiting the environment totaling $2,000. The DeLong Company, one of the largest[Read More…]
‘The One Percent’ Free Movie and Discussion at UUCC on Saturday, August 25
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2012. On Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m., the documentary film ‘The One Percent’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest.. A discussion will follow the film screening. This documentary focuses on the growing ‘wealth gap’ in America,[Read More…]
Village of Lombard Mourns the Passing of Lombard Village President William J. ‘Bill’ Mueller
Lombard, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012.l Lombard Village President William J. “Bill” Mueller passed away today from complications caused by West Nile Virus. Mueller had been hospitalized since August 5. He was 76. Mueller was raised a civic-minded individual who has spent his adult life working toward positive change in Lombard. His[Read More…]
The Advocate: Lesbian Officers Accuse D.C. Police of Discrimination
From The Advocate: Two lesbian police officers have filed a bias lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade reported. The suit, filed in January 2011 by Det. Kennis M. Weeks and Officer Tonia L. Jones, charges the District with creating "an environment in which employees could[Read More…]
Video: Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player From The Advocate: Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, created to raise public awareness about the need for acceptance of others, has found a strong new ally in Patrick Schwarzenegger. The 18-year-old son of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and activist-author Maria Shriver is teaming with[Read More…]
Ramadan Ends Saturday, August 17, 2012, in the Chicagoland Area
The American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ramadan offficially ends tonight, Saturday, August 17, 2012, in the Chicagoland area, according to a statement sent by the American Islamic Association in Frankfort. Shawwal, the tenth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, begins Sunday. The statement follows as received:[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Issues Statement on Critical Need for Pension Reform
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday issued a statement regarding the critical need for comprehensive public pension reform and the General Assembly’s inaction. “Today is a disappointing day for Illinois taxpayers. The only thing standing between our state and pension reform is politics. “I met with the legislative leaders[Read More…]
Movie Review: HOPE SPRINGS
Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep in Hope Springs. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Watching Hope Springs, where Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a married couple whose sexual life has become stunted, and seek help from a prominent (and best-selling) marriage counselor, one feels like one[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2012 Semester
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Dean’s List of students for the spring 2012 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at PSC during[Read More…]
