Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. As part of an effort to provide Chicago children with more opportunities to participate in positive and productive activities during the summer, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced the second[Read More…]
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11th Annual Interfaith Day of Prayer to Heal and Renew the Environment on Sunday, July 10
Blessing the Waters — Heal Our River Blue Island, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2016. The 11th Annual Interfaith Day of Prayer to Heal and Renew the Environment will be held on Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. at the Cal-Sag Canal Waterfall, 2250 Fulton Street in Blue Island. With daily reports of[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host 6th Annual DownTown District MidSummer Madness on July 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016. The Village of Park Forest Economic Development and Planning Department will host its 6th Annual DownTown District Midsummer Madness on Wednesday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will progress through DownTown Park Forest[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District Announce Nike Investment to Provide Specialized Training for 1,500 Park District Recreation Leaders this Summer
Nike’s Swoosh Summer Academy to Provide Camp Leaders with Training on Positive Sportsmanship to Lead 40,000 Campers this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their[Read More…]
Families Will Rally to Disarm Hate on Wednesday, June 29
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2016. Join Jan Schakowsky, Steny Hoyer, Danny Davis, Bill Foster, Robin Kelly, and Mike Quigley to take a stand against gun violence and #DisarmHate. Families will be rallying at Federal Plaza, 219 South Dearborn in Chicago at 9 a.m. to make our voices heard. Source: http://www.now.org [Read More…]
New Prince Ea Music Video Makes the Case to President Obama Why Weed Should Be Legal
This epic 10-minute video is both a history lesson and an advocacy tool. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Tony Newman Prince Ea — hip hop artist, activist and founder of Make SMART Cool — has just released a remake of his brilliant music video urging President Obama to end our[Read More…]
Hit the Road with 8 of America’s Best Drives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Nothing is more quintessentially American than the road trip. Each year, millions of people load up their cars and embark on scenic drives through national parks. These roads represent astonishing feats of American engineering, blending the road into the landscape and guiding visitors through some of the[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: LA Times: Trump’s Failed Baja Condo Resort Left Buyers Feeling Betrayed, Angry
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Michael Finnegan When Stephenee Simms heard in 2006 that Donald Trump was building condo towers in Baja, the lure of a posh weekend getaway on the rustic coast just south of Tijuana was hard to resist. Simms, then an aerospace purchasing agent living in Canoga Park,[Read More…]
Discover the Leader In You in the Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. The Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy is an invaluable nine-month experience that allows you to meet local leaders, hear their stories, and take part in informative sessions on the realities and challenges of decision-makers and the organizations they lead. Learn more about your community, build[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery to Host ‘Insider Art’ Reception on Saturday, June 25
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2016. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will host a reception for its exhibit ‘Insider Art’ on Saturday, June 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This is a great opportunity to see the work of[Read More…]
