CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2016. Metropolitan Tenants Organization will host a city wide HUD Town Hall on Wednesday, June 29 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Community Development Ministries, 4550 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago. The event is free and open to the public. Do you or someone you[Read More…]
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‘From Blues to Blue Grass’ Benefit for Uptown Tent City & Tribute to Chicago Folk Music Legend Mick Scott on Saturday, July 9
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2016. On Saturday, July 9, ‘From Blues to Blue Grass,’ the musical wing of Young Patriot Organization (YPO), will present a concert paired with an opportunity for Chicagoans to show their support of homeless neighbors residing in Uptown Tent City. The event will take place from 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Department of Justice to Host Public Forums to Hear from Community as Part of Investigation of Chicago Police Department
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016. The Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice, along with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, are conducting a civil pattern or practice investigation into the Chicago Police Department. As part of the investigation, officials will be[Read More…]
Just in Time for Summer, mRelief Launches Summer Meal Sites via SMS
Backed by the release of summer meal site data by the USDA and Twilio, mRelief’s web and text messaging application now tells families ineligible for SNAP where to get a summer meal. Chicago, IL —(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Today, mRelief, the Chicago-based technology nonprofit, launches a feature that empowers families with[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Plans Annual Golf Outing
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016. Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will hold its 6th Annual Teeing off FORE Education golf outing on Monday, July 11, at Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 East Ridge Road, Crete. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be[Read More…]
Park Forest Announces 2016 4th of July Celebration Activities
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016. Independence Day in Park Forest has been one of the most popular community celebrations for years. This year’s fun begins on July 4 at 6 p.m. with the annual parade. The parade begins at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive and proceeds north[Read More…]
Park Forest to Host National Wildlife Federation Great American Campout Event at Central Park on July 1
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2016. Be one of a handful of families to take part in the Great American Campout at Central Park, 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest on Friday, July 1. The cost is $5 per person and includes food and activities. Families must provide their own tent[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Emerson Collective Announce Peace Mini Grants To Be Awarded For Youth-Led and Youth-Created Peace Initiatives This Summer
City to award grants of up to $25,000 for innovative ideas by youth to promote peace this summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emerson Collective today announced the 2016 Peace Mini Grants pilot program to expand opportunities for youth to engage in safe and productive activities this summer.[Read More…]
Actors to Perform ‘The People Speak’ at People’s Summit in Chicago on June 18, Along with Music Concert
As All-Star Lineup of Progressive Activists Gather CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2016. An all-star lineup of renown artists will join in a special performance of dramatic readings of U.S. history Saturday night June 18 in Chicago, a key highlight of the People’s Summit gathering of progressive and community leaders and activists to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces One Million Books Giveaway to Ensure More Children Engage In Reading This Summer
Chicago Public Library’s Largest Book Giveaway Ever; One Million Free Books for Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Commissioner Brian Bannon today announced that Chicago Public Library will give away over one million books to children across the city during Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning[Read More…]
