Standard programs run the week of June 15 through the week of August 17, standard day camps run for six weeks from June 29 through August 7 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that online registration for summer programming begins on Monday, April[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Alliance Hosts White House Conference on Aging Retiree Forums in Phoenix, Seattle, and 6 Other Cities The White House Conference on Aging occurs every ten years to develop solutions to challenges that older Americans face. This year, the White House is holding a series of regional[Read More…]

AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) yesterday denounced measures in Indiana and Arkansas that could allow discrimination against gay couples. “It is important that the American people stand together and end bigotry once and for all. We have fought to end discrimination based on race, creed[Read More…]

From Chicago to Calumet City, connecting Stephon Watts’ murder to the systemic criminalization of Black youth with disabilities, as well as the closing of Illinois’ community mental health services. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2015. On Saturday, April 4th, a Freedom Ride caravan will travel from Chicago to Calumet City to rally,[Read More…]

On Saturday, April 4 Hundreds Will Come Together for Music and Democracy CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2015. Next week, Chicago will host the first runoff election for mayor in more than 30 years. Young people—and allies across the city—are seizing the moment to take civic engagement to new heights. On Saturday, April[Read More…]

Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. In supporting the national mission to support African American communities and their families, the National Council of Negro Women – South Suburban Chicago Section (NCNW-SSCS) is hosting its 4th annual Youth Empowerment Conference. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Prairie State[Read More…]

“Your Home Loan Toolkit” Will Help Consumers Be Informed Mortgage Shoppers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a new toolkit that guides consumers through the process of shopping for a mortgage and buying a house. Developed as part of the CFPB’s “Know Before[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015.  Counsel for plaintiffs from the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee marriage lawsuits today announced that Mary L. Bonauto and Doug Hallward-Driemeier will represent the plaintiffs at the cases’ scheduled April 28 arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. Bonauto will present arguments for question 1: “Does the[Read More…]

INDIANAPOLIS –(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2015.  In an open letter to Gov. Mike Pence and leaders in the Indiana House and Senate, national LGBT and civil rights groups call on lawmakers to quickly enact legislation fixing SB 101, which could allow discrimination against gay and transgender people, and end the firestorm of[Read More…]

Residents Can Help To Clean Their Communities On April 18 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2015.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the spring Clean and Green day of service will be held on Saturday, April 18 in neighborhoods[Read More…]