RIVERSIDE—(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2018 By: Cristin Evans Join Indivisible West Suburban Action League for a women’s forum on progressive leadership in today’s political environment. Hear from a dynamic lineup of local candidates and current officeholders who champion issues important to the community in a panel discussion entitled, “Emerging Voices in Leadership: A[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Statement On Path Forward For Bipartisan Immigration Bill (Video)
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) agreed to a path forward for the Dream Act and bipartisan immigration measures, and the Senate voted to advance a funding bill to re-open the federal government: “We[Read More…]
Jordan Perry of Park Forest Named to Trinity Christian College Fall 2017 Dean’s List
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2018 By: Amy I. Stickel In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Jordan Perry of Park Forest, IL has been named to Trinity Christian College Fall 2017 Dean’s List. The dean’s list is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. Traditional undergraduate students who attend Trinity full-time and[Read More…]
Glenwood Academy Recognized As A Common Sense Certified School
Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Glenwood Academy announced that it is now a Common Sense School. Common Sense is a “national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology,” according to a statement from Glenwood Academy. “Glenwood has demonstrated its commitment to taking a[Read More…]
UChicago Presents Series of Musical Events Celebrating 20th-century Composer Gyorgy Ligeti
Musical events and lectures pay homage to avant-garde musician Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Andrew Bauld Over the next several months, University of Chicago Presents will celebrate the life and works of celebrated 20th-century classical composer, György Ligeti, through a series of musical events and lectures. Amy Iwano, executive director of[Read More…]
Richest 1 Percent Bagged 82 Percent of Wealth Created in 2017 — Poorest Half of Humanity Got Nothing
LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Anna Ratcliff Eighty two percent of the wealth generated last year went to the richest one percent of the global population, while the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world saw no increase in their wealth, according to a new Oxfam[Read More…]
Welcome Home Jaime Hauad — All Power to the People
Now let’s free Gerald Reed and all the torture victims CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Frank Chapman The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (the Alliance) hails the decision of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to act to free Jaime Hauad from prison, 21 years after he was wrongfully convicted of[Read More…]
100 Black Business Women in Child Care to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forums
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2018 By: Mallie Hall In the spirit of the African American women who took the reins to bolster voter turnout in Alabama, turning a red senatorial seat blue; African American business women in child care are coming together to garner an understanding of each gubernatorial candidates’ platforms[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to GOP Shutdown of the Government
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following the government shutdown caused by President Trump and Congressional Republicans: “Republicans control the White House, Senate and House and still cannot manage to meet their most basic constitutional duty: funding the government. Yet again, we are[Read More…]
Obituary: Martin J. McGann
Martin James McGann, age 33, resident of Park Forest. June 25, 1984 ~ January 18, 2018 (age 33). Cherished son of Sheila McGann née Curran and James E. (Paulette Krygowski) McGann; Loving brother of Marcia (Joseph Hatzel), Robert (Kara) McGann, Nora (Ricky Flores), Margaret (Steven Turk), and Joan (Philip Sanfratello); Loving[Read More…]
