Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2017. The Park Forest Health Department is asking for the community’s support in an annual effort sponsored by the United Way. The United Way’s April Food Day is a push to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing the community together to participate in a local[Read More…]
Community
Desk-Bound? Can’t Make a Call? Still Want to Protest?
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 By SninkyPoo I work at a desk all day. I can’t use the work computer for personal or political purposes, and I certainly can’t use the phone. I do have my laptop with me. I have already called everyone I can think of on my personal[Read More…]
Saturday, Feb. 4: Illinois Water Protectors Rally and March in the Eleventh Hour of the Standing Rock Crisis
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2017 — Native Water Protectors and their allies will move in prayer and unity on Saturday as they answer a call for solidarity from the frontlines of Standing Rock, where the struggle to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline has entered its eleventh hour. Water protectors and supporters[Read More…]
Black History Month: Exploring African American Heritage at National Parks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2017 Harriet Tubman National Historical Park commemorates the work and later years of Harriet Tubman, the fearless Underground Railroad conductor and active proponent of women’s suffrage and other causes. The park is located at the site where Tubman lived and worshiped in Auburn, New York, caring for[Read More…]
Arab American Action Network Announces Oak Park Rally on Saturday, February 4 to Resist Trump’s Muslim Ban
Residents, Activists, urge Village Board and Mayor to adopt Stronger Welcoming Village Ordinance Following President Trump’s attacks on Immigrant Community OAK PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. On Saturday, February 4, from noon to 2 p.m., Oak Park residents and others will rally at Scoville Park urging Village Trustees and the Mayor[Read More…]
Universal Principals in Landscape Design Lecture to be Discussed at Union Street Gallery on Feb. 4
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. On Saturday, February 4, renowned landscape architect José L. Magán will give a lecture on ‘Universal Principals in Landscape Design’ at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The event will start with coffee and donuts at 9:15 a.m. and the lecture beginning at[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present Tony Award-Winning Comedy ‘Good People’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)–The Drama Group is proud to present the 2011 Tony Award-Winning comedy, ‘Good People,’ by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on February 24, 25, March 2, 3 & 4 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February[Read More…]
Day 5 of Resistance to Trump’s Executive Orders; Protest at Chicago Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, February 1
Mexican Consulate confirms that Mexican travelers are also being held for more stringent questioning at customs CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2017. This past weekend, thousands of members of Chicago’s immigrant communities and their supporters descended on O’Hare airport for two consecutive nights, calling for the release of Arabs, Africans, and/or Muslims[Read More…]
January 31: Rallies to Stop Trump’s #SwampCabinet and To Say: #NoBanNoWall
NATIONWIDE–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2017. Donald Trump and the Republicans are trying to push through the most problematic, troubling Cabinet nominees ever, while they wreak daily havoc on immigrants, refugees, Muslims, and many more of us. So this coming Tuesday, January 31, MoveOn members and allies across the country are presenting Democratic and[Read More…]
Local OurRevolution Group to Meet Thursday, February 23 in Flossmoor
Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 30, 2017. Last year, Bernie Sanders and his supporters launched a new political organization called OurRevolution. It seeks to support the next generation of progressive leaders, empower millions to fight for progressive change and elevate the nation’s overall political consciousness. OurRevolution groups are forming throughout the United States.[Read More…]
