MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, 250 E. 111th Street, Chicago. Representatives from more[Read More…]

One-Day Conference Brings Elected Officials Together with Leading Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Experts to Chart a Health-Based Approach to Drug Policy; Louisiana Leads Nation in Incarceration Rates;  Prison Population Has Doubled in Last 20 Years, With Staggering Racial Disparities LOUSIANA—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. An unprecedented collection of drug policy stakeholders[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2015. On March 28, the new film REVOLUTION AND RELIGION: The Fight for Emancipation and the Role of Religion; A Dialogue Between CORNEL WEST & BOB AVAKIAN will premiere in cities across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Chicago, and Houston. This will also be the[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2015.  Last year, the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus served as one of several drop-off locations for food donations as part of the United Way’s April Food Day initiative. April Food Day is an event to promote awareness of food pantries by bringing the community[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2015.  The grandstand lineup at the 2015 Illinois State Fair is beginning to take shape.  Illinois State Fair management is pleased to announce Sammy Hagar and The Circle will take the stage opening night, August 14.  Hagar has been rocking the music industry for nearly 40 years. [Read More…]

Chicago —(ENEWSP)—March 20, 2015. In partnership with the Harris School of Public Policy and other advocates in food stamps eligibility, mRelief has expanded eligibility determination to include more college students.  In recent years, studies have shown that the profile of the college student is changing. Shifting student demographics show that a[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2015. House Republican Budget is a Frontal Assault on Seniors’ Needs This week, Congressional Republicans put forward a version of a Fiscal Year 2016 Budget that contains cuts to Medicare beneficiaries and threatens Social Security. Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta issued a statement on Wednesday saying “the[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2015. The Drama Group is very pleased to present the fun musical ‘Hairspray’ directed by Charlie Misovye, with set design by Russ Hoganson. Performances will be held at the Bloom Auditorium Theatre, 10th Street and Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, on May 2 & 3 at 7:30[Read More…]

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2015.  Counsel representing all plaintiffs from the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee marriage lawsuits today submitted a proposal to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting that argument time be divided equally among the cases from the four states. The Court previously allocated 45 minutes each to petitioners and[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2015. Come to the Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s special presentation for an up-close look at one of the world’s most misunderstood animals – the bat. The Organization for Bat Conservation will bring several species of bats. Included will be an insect-eating bat of North America, a[Read More…]