CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2017. The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is hosting a public meeting to launch a citywide campaign demanding $1 billion in funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), violence prevention funding, real sanctuary in Chicago, and schools our community deserves. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 25[Read More…]
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Hammond Man Indicted For Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced that a federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment against a Hammond man, Charles Stroud, age 73, of Hammond, Indiana. According to the indictment, between January 2015 and August 2016, Stroud received child pornography. On or about August 2016,[Read More…]
Nebraska Men Indicted In Connection With Armed Robberies
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that two Nebraska men were indicted on July 12, 2017 in connection with armed robberies: conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, four counts of interference with commerce by robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a[Read More…]
President’s Weekly Address: “Made in America Week”
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump touts “Made in America Week” in his July 21, 2017 address. Text of the address follows, along with video. *** My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer,[Read More…]
Military Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq, July 22, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 15 strikes consisting of 28 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioned as Navy’s Newest Carrier
VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2017 By: Terri Moon Cronk President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis took part in commissioning the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, named in honor of the 38th president, in Norfolk, Virginia, today. Service members and their families, senior defense and[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Host Unity Day on August 1
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, August 1, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Park Forest Police Department hosts the first annual Unity Day in conjunction with National Night Out Against Crime, a community-police awareness-raising event held the first Tuesday in August each year across the country. The event is[Read More…]
The National Veterans Art Museum Features New Artwork As Seen Through the Eyes of a Veteran’s Family
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) is proud to present its upcoming exhibition, Portraits and Memories: Legacies of Service by Chicago-area artist Jeanine Hill-Soldner. The exhibit will showcase two series of oil paintings: Portraits of American Veterans, and Memories of an Era: Reflections of Our Time. Portraits[Read More…]
Tom Dreesen to Perform Special “From Here to Hollywood” Show at South Suburban College on Sept. 23
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. South Suburban College alumnus Tom Dreesen is putting together an unforgettable show titled “From Here to Hollywood” to be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the college’s main campus in South Holland. This special one-night show will take place on Saturday, September[Read More…]
Ritual and Connection: DePaul Art Museum to Feature Senga Nengudi
‘Improvisational Gestures’ runs Sept. 7-Dec. 10 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. In the 1970s, artist Senga Nengudi would carry pantyhose and other supplies for her “R.S.V.P.” series of sculptures around in her bag. Born in Chicago and a pioneer of performative art, Nengudi would stage choreographic actions within the works of[Read More…]
