Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Sunday November 10, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. the Park Forest Historical Society will present the program, "The Story of a Japanese War-Bride in a GI Town: The Life of Chieko Rosenbery." Chieko came to Park Forest in 1956 as the bride of former serviceman, Joseph Burton[Read More…]
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Statement From Mayor Rahm Emanuel On The Passing Of Charlie Trotter
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. “Charlie Trotter changed Chicago’s restaurant scene forever and played a leading role in elevating the city to the culinary capital it is today. Charlie’s personality mirrored his cooking – bold, inventive and always memorable. Charlie Trotter will be remembered for serving the finest food and his generous philanthropy,[Read More…]
Wednesday, Nov. 6th: ‘Voices of the Victims’ Tour Comes to Chicago to Speak Out Against Failed Drug War
Mexican Poet Javier Sicilia to Address Community Leaders at Luncheon Gathering on Need for New Drug Policies to Reduce Violence, Incarceration and Racial Disparities Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. On Wednesday, November 6, Mexican poet and peace leader Javier Sicilia will visit Chicago to speak firsthand about the pain and devastation inflicted[Read More…]
Americans of All Ages Are Eager for Affordable Coverage
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Over these past three and a half years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with everyday people in every part of our country who have been waiting years for the opportunity to get covered by affordable health[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Introduces Kirk & Duckworth at Senate Committee Hearing on Disability Rights Treaty
Stroke survivor and Iraq war veteran testify regarding the importance of passing bipartisan and historic treaty on the rights of the disabled WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced two members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representative Tammy[Read More…]
On Wednesday, Nov. 6 Be Part of Stand Up for Heroes 2013 Through Livestream & Google+ Hangout
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. Join the concert and the conversation for musical performances and discussions with celebrities backstage, service members and fans across the country in a Google+ Hangout. Register now or visit Bob Woodruff Foundation’s YouTube or Google+ Page at 9 p.m. EST on November 6th, 2013. The[Read More…]
The Chicago Tribune brings its show on the road to GSU
Otis Clay. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rick Kogan’s wit. Otis Clay’s rhythm, WGN’s Judy and Kathy’s characteristic frankness. Comedy from Chicago’s own Second City Comedy Troupe. Now that’s a recipe for a good night out. Chicago Live!, the Chicago Tribune’s radio and stage show, makes its way back south, as broadcast icon Rick[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Demands Obamacare Website Contract
Asks who is accountable for spending $400 million of taxpayer money for a failed website, can we save the next $100 million WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. During a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing regarding the failed Obamacare health insurance exchanges, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) demanded that the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Commends Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Illinois
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives’ passage of SB10: “This victory is about important American principles: freedom and fairness. At its heart, marriage equality is about affording the same rights and responsibilities to all no matter whom[Read More…]
HRC: Marriage Equality Coming to the Land of Lincoln
Update: Subsequent to the writing of this release, the Illinois Senate passed the amended House bill 32-21, sending the approved Marriage Equality bill to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, heralded the passage[Read More…]
