"The fact that the Plaintiffs have contracted with the State to provide foster care and adoption services for over forty years does not vest the Plaintiffs with a protected property interest," Schmidt wrote in the judgment. "The State may refuse to renew the Plaintfiffs' contracts." The charities had claimed that the DCFS decision not to renew contracts was illegal under religious freedom protections and argued that they have a right to continue foster care work without compromising religious practice. "We believe that we do comply [ with the law ] because there is an exemption there," said Thomas Brejcha, an attorney for the four charities. "To say that somehow our entities are the same as non-sectarian agencies is to say that alpha is the same as omega."
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Friday, August 19, 2011
ILLINOIS: Catholic Charities Loses Adoption Lawsuit Against State
An Illinois judge has ruled that the state acted legally when it canceled its adoption contract with Catholic Charities. The state's move came after Catholic Charities declared that it would not abide by the new civil unions law and treat gay couples fairly.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Susan Polgar Foundation World Open for Boys and Girls on National Chess Day!
Big National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th!
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Midwest Senior Open
Midwest Senior Open
Two Days: Saturday & Sunday
October 22 & October 23
A coordinated effort of the Rockford Chess Association, the DeKalb Chess Club and the NIU Chess Club...
Northern Illinois University
Holmes Student Center
DeKalb, IL
- An exciting event for the Age 50-plus crowd
- 4 Rounds, Game/75 plus a generous 30 second delay
- Designed for the comfort and convenience of seniors
- Open & Under 1600 sections
- Intriguing side events!
- $60/room hotel rate at tournament site (limited number)
- Details coming soon!
- Questions? e-mail SeniorOpen@dekalbchess.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Susan Polgar Foundation World Open for Boys and Girls on National Chess Day!
Special National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th!
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
Susan Polgar Foundation World Open for Boys and Girls on National Chess Day!
Special National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th!
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
ILLINOIS: Mega-Church Dumps "Ex-Gays" At Exodus International
The Illinois-based mega-church Willow Creek says it is cutting its ties with Exodus International, the infamous group of "ex-gay" liars who promote reparative therapy.
Susan DeLay, director of media relations at the mega-church, says Willow Creek ending its relationship with Exodus does not mean it is any less welcoming to people with same-sex attraction, as "Willow Creek has a whole host of ministries for people dealing with these issues. All we've changed," she continues, "is how we've gone about inviting them into the church, which is the primary issue here." Jeff Buchanan, executive vice president of Exodus International, says his group is disappointed with Willow Creek's decision. "To date, we're still not very clear on the reason why. Our church association is meant to be a referral network of churches that are willing to receive those who are dealing with unwanted same-sex attractions and they're looking for ministry and for help, and that's the sole purpose of their association with us," Buchanan explains. "So, we are still left with questions and a little bit perplexed as to why they have chosen to pull out."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
2011 Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
2011 Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
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