Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reminds eligible constituents to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing their tax returns this year. The EITC is a federal tax refund available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The average EITC refund last year[Read More…]

Citizens Police Data Project to use Knight funding to bring more transparency to allegations of police misconduct The Citizens Police Data Project staff: Jamie Kalven, Chaclyn Hunt, Rajiv Sinclair, Alison Flowers, Darryl Holliday, Harry Backlund CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016.  The Invisible Institute, a journalism production company on the South Side[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016 By: Alderman Joe Moore I apologize for the last-minute notice, but a friend just notified me he is driving a truck to Flint, Michigan, tomorrow morning  and offered to transport water to the residents of that city, who have been affected by the city’s contaminated water supply. I[Read More…]

Home Buyer Assistance Program Will Encourage Homeownership by Providing Down Payment Assistance for Working Families CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a city initiative to support home buyers in neighborhoods across Chicago. The Home Buyer Assistance Program will help make homeownership possible for working families and individuals by[Read More…]

“The Legacy Wall” will be on display in the James R. Thompson Center Atrium CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2016.   The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Chicago-based Legacy Project today announced the arrival of “The Legacy Wall,” a traveling interactive history exhibit honoring the contributions of Lesbian, Gay,[Read More…]

Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016.  One Earth Film Festival returns for its fifth year, March 4-6, 2016, bringing you 35+ films and more than 40 screenings throughout the Chicagoland area. The festival continues its tradition of showcasing top-issue environmental films accompanied by engaging festival programming. See One Earth’s official film list along with[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present Chris Farrell and Dean Milan on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. For over 35 years, Chris Farrell has been a mainstay[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Innovation and Technology announced the launch of OpenGrid, a first of its kind website and mobile app that uses open data to let residents search for unique information and events happening around them. Using OpenGrid, residents can access data[Read More…]