CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2016. In response to the recent firing of one thousand teachers and staff employed by Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Chicago students are holding a rally and demonstration outside the Thompson Center at 100 W. Randolph St., on Monday, August 15th, at 3:00 PM. The event will[Read More…]
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Ear Taxi Festival Announces Lineup of Contemporary Artists (Videos)
Concert series is co-curated by, features the work of UChicago faculty members https://youtu.be/VMsdz0IsE00 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. The inaugural Ear Taxi Festival, which will celebrate and premiere contemporary classical music, has announced its complete lineup. The Chicago-centric concert series is set to feature more than 300 musicians, 53 world premieres and a two-day[Read More…]
Free Rain Barrels Available to Park Forest Residents in Cook County
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. Free rain barrels are available to Village residents in the Cook County section of Park Forest through the end of 2016. The rain barrel program is a cooperative effort by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the Village of Park Forest.[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Free to Host One-Day Gardening Course on Fall in the Garden on Saturday, August 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2016. The Saturday Morning Gardening Series presented by the Park Forest Environment Commission continues on Saturday, August 20, with a presentation on fall in the garden. Early fall is the ideal time for lawn care, assessing garden needs, and planning for next year’s garden. Aerating, fertilizing,[Read More…]
The Summer Olympics 2016 Quiz Featuring President Obama and First Lady (Video)
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama interview each other about their favorite Olympic moments over the years. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016. The Summer Olympics are in full-swing in Rio de Janeiro. (If you missed our behind-the-scenes look at the ceremony, check it out on the White House Instagram.) As[Read More…]
Nominations Being Accepted for Village of Park Forest’s 2016 Good Egg Award
Nomination Deadline Extended to Monday, August 15 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 9, 2016. Nominations are now being accepted for the Village of Park Forest’s 2016 Good Egg Award. The Good Egg Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to human relations in the south suburbs. The award is divided into[Read More…]
Eight Years of ‘Back to School Angels’ for South Suburban Family Shelter
HOMEWOOD–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016. This is the time of year when the school supply sale ads start to appear in the Sunday paper. For many parents, this is a sign that summer vacation has tipped past the halfway mark and that soon it will be time for “back-to-school shopping.” For other[Read More…]
asha bandele’s Prescient Novel ‘Daughter,’ re-released as eBook with a Healing Guide in Time for the Two-Year Anniversary of the Death of Michael Brown
2016 Edition to Feature Healing Guide for Witnesses and Survivors of Police Violence with Essays from Harry Belafonte, Founders of BlackLivesMatter, Michelle Alexander, Rashad Robinson, Susan L. Taylor, and Kadiatou Diallo Among Others NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016—asha bandele’s prescient first novel, Daughter, is to be re-released tomorrow as an eBook[Read More…]
NASA Rover Game Released for Curiosity’s Anniversary (Video)
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2016. As Curiosity marks its fourth anniversary (in Earth years) since landing on Mars, the rover is working on collecting its 17th sample. While Curiosity explores Mars, gamers can join the fun via a new social media game, Mars Rover. NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover began close-up investigation of[Read More…]
Two New Exhibits Opening at Union Street Gallery on Wednesday, August 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2016. Two new exhibits will be opening at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, August 10. ‘The Structure’ features work about, made with, and inspired by architecture and architectural materials. The wide variety of work was selected by jurors, Mike Bonhart and[Read More…]
