WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), James Lankford (R-OK), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and David Perdue (R-GA) to introduce legislation to protect and provide certainty to DACA recipients and improve the lawful immigration system[Read More…]
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Surface Design Association – Illinois to Meet at Union Street Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 9
CHICAGO Heights—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Surface Design Association – Illinois will meet at Union Street Gallery (USG) on Saturday, December 9 from noon to 3 p.m. USG is located at 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. Fiber artists or those curious about fiber arts are encouraged to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Subpoenas Transportation Company Regarding Complains of Discriminatory Practices
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a subpoena yesterday to Champaign, Ill. based Suburban Express, Inc. over potential civil rights violations based on a recent advertisement directed at college students traveling during the holiday season. The subpoena was issued following multiple reports that Suburban Express[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and City Officials Unveil Monumental Kerry James Marshall Mural on the Chicago Cultural Center
A gift to the city, Kerry James Marshall’s largest artwork to-date honors 20 iconic Chicago women CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), alongside internationally renowned artist and MacArthur Fellow Kerry James Marshall, unveiled his epic,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 3, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —One of my favorite things to do over the holidays is to take one of the young ladies in my life to see a performance of The Nutcracker ballet. I always enjoy the look of wonder in their eyes while my young guest enjoys the magic of[Read More…]
Prairie State College Welcoming Holocaust Survivor and Author Marion Blumenthal Lazan for Dec. 6 Presentation
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College (PSC) will welcome Holocaust survivor and international speaker Marion Blumenthal Lazan to share her poignant story. Her presentation will be held on Wednesday, December 6 at 3:30 p.m., in the Proven IT Room (1318/20) in the Conference Center on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan & 10 AGs File Brief Protecting Funding for ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan along with 10 attorneys general filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California opposing the federal government’s efforts to cut off federal public safety grants to “sanctuary” cities. The amicus brief argues that[Read More…]
Lee Murdock and Blue Horizon at Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse on– Saturday, December 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents: Lee Murdock and Blue Horizon on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. In 2014, Lee Murdock formed his new band, Blue[Read More…]
Portraits in Non–Violent Resistance with Author Rosalie Riegle on Sunday, December 3
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser A lecture on Portraits in Non–Violent Resistance with author Rosalie Riegle will be held on Sunday, December 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Rosalie Riegle is an expert[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Investigates Massage Envy Spa Chain for Allegations of Sexual Assault by Customers
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued subpoenas to the Scottsdale, Arizona-based franchisor Massage Envy and franchises based in Chicago, Elmhurst, Naperville and Tinley Park following reports that women were allegedly sexually assaulted by male massage therapists. The subpoenas seek information about the company’s policies, employee[Read More…]
