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Chicago Mayor Emanuel Agrees to Let Nurses Rally in Daley Plaza
Nurses Praise Tom Morello, Public Support for May 18 Rally Silver Springs, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2012. National Nurses United today welcomed a decision by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city officials to reverse efforts to block a planned rally by nurses, and community supporters, joined by eminent musician Tom Morello, at[Read More…]
Girl Scout Troop 60354 to Hold Rummage Sale on May 19 at St. Irenaeus
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2012. Girl Scout Troop 60354 will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Gym, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. The Rummage Sale will feature a large assortment of items such as clothing, toys, crafts, household items,[Read More…]
Jon Stewart on North Carolina’s Recent Vote to Restrict Marriage (Video)
The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Jon Stewart lets loose on North Carolina. North Carolinians? People from North Carolina who voted in that state’s last election. Specifically, those from North Carolina who voted to restrict rights from all, gay, bisexual,[Read More…]
Same-Sex Marriage Was Once A Christian Rite
I first caught wind of this research published in a 1980 book from a Facebook post to this site. Subsequently learned of John Boswell’s Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality: Gay People in Western Europe from the Beginning of the Christian Era to the Fourteenth Century. Boswell outlines how same-sex unions[Read More…]
Most Metra Lines to Operate Normally During NATO Summit; Riders May Be Screened, Bags Searched
Safety restrictions and limited schedule changes in effect CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012. Most Metra riders will not see service changes as a result of the NATO Summit on May 19-21, even most riders of the Metra Electric Line, which passes under the summit facility at McCormick Place. Overview Metra plans to[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Weekly Alert, May 11, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Retirees Would Pay an Extra $20,000 if Supreme Court Overturns Health Reform Retirees may pay about $20,000 more for medical care if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 2010 health care overhaul, according to a report from Fidelity Investments. Passage of the health law saved money[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball to Hold Baseball Outing on June 20; Tickets Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012. Park Forest Baseball will hold a baseball outing on Wednesday, June 20 at Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Kenton, Crestwood, when the Windy City ThunderBolts take on the Traverse City Beach Bums. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10. Hot dogs and sodas[Read More…]
Hundreds Of Firefighters Gather In Springfield For The 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Awards Ceremony
Ceremony Honors Fallen Firefighters, Recognizes 21 Others for Life-Saving Acts of Bravery SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Firefighters from across the state gathered yesterday in Springfield to remember three firefighters who died in service and honor 21 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 19th Annual[Read More…]
Forest Trail Helps Students Address Every-day Challenges
Durriyyah Kemp of the University Illinois Extension in Cook County discussed bullying and why people bully when she met with students during the PEACE Summit at Forest Trail. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Pre-teens and early teens are confronted by challenges every day that could adversely affect their success in school. To equip[Read More…]
