Chicago–(ENEWSPF0–June 7, 2016- Hillary Clinton will be the keynote speaker, Monday, June 27, 2016, for the International Women’s Luncheon at the 50th annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition convention at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The theme of the luncheon is “Lifting As We Climb” and “that is exactly what Hillary has done her[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Consumer Alert: Be Informed When Buying Tickets
Purchase Broadway Tickets from Reputable Sellers, Beware of Pre-Sale Offers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois consumers purchasing tickets for the Broadway hits “Hamilton,” “Aladdin” and other upcoming theater productions to be wary of websites selling speculative theater tickets that have not yet gone[Read More…]
Report: Officer Tim Jones Making ‘Small Steps Every Day,’ Future Impossible To Predict
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- According to a report in the June 3 online edition of the Chicago Tribune, after 11 weeks, “Officer Jones is continuing to make small steps every day,” said Deputy Police Chief Christopher Mannino. Small steps. Every day. This quote especially caught my eye: “The long-term prognosis is still[Read More…]
Honduran Indigenous Leader in Chicago on Wednesday, June 8
Tomás Gómez Membreño Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2016—On Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at the Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn in Chicago, Tomás Gómez Membreño, General Coordinator of the Popular Indigenous Council of Honduras (COPINH), will deliver a message to Senator Durbin. He will be accompanied by Chicago organizations who will[Read More…]
Park Forest Aqua Center Open — Passes Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2016. Since 1952, the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 North Orchard Street, has been one of Chicagoland’s premier outdoor pool experiences. The Park Forest Aqua Center is three pools in one, providing a quality summer experience for whatever your age: Toddlers enjoy a beach pool,[Read More…]
Relay For Life of the Far South Suburbs, Saturday, June 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2016. Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society celebrating cancer survivors, remembering those lost, and bringing the community together to fight back against the disease. Teams of families, friends and coworkers raise awareness and funds to support cancer prevention programs,[Read More…]
‘Neutral Ground: Somewhere Between Black and White’ Exhibit Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on June 17
“What Was Once a Home (South Carpenter Street).” Drawing by Chicago artist Jennifer Cronin. Carbon pencil on toned paper, 19”x 30”, 2015. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery, 367 Artists Walk in DownTown Park Forest, will host the exhibition ‘Neutral Ground: Somewhere Between Black and White’[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Recognizes June as National Homeownership Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2016. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today issued the following statement in recognition of National Homeownership Month. “I’m committed to helping people save their homes and maintaining property values in our communities, because I understand how hard all of us work to achieve the American dream of owning[Read More…]
Veterans Upward Bound to Mark 20 Years with Success Stories on June 3 at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. An Evanston woman whose life fell apart for years after being harassed and assaulted by superiors in her U.S. Army unit will discuss her recovery and new career working with veterans as Veterans Upward Bound at Roosevelt celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday, June 3. Patricia Yusuff-Hudson,[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Rule to End Payday Debt Traps
Rule Would Require Lenders to Determine Whether Consumers Have the Ability to Repay Payday, Auto Title, and Certain Other High-Cost Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a rule aimed at ending payday debt traps by requiring lenders to take steps to make[Read More…]
