PBS Highlights Stevens and His Organization’s Inspiring Work Helping Children With Incarcerated Parents; November 26: Final Episode Features Stevens, Colin Powell, Chuck D, and New Jim Crow Author Michelle Alexander New York, New York—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2013.Terrence Stevens, a disabled drug law reform activist – who is also the founder and[Read More…]
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Open Studio Day at Union Street Gallery on Saturday December 7th
Linda Lane Haynes studio space, 3rd floor CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)– Union Street Gallery is hosting its first ever open studio day! Come join the Union Street Gallery studio artists for a day and get a behind the scenes look at the artists creative process. You will be able to watch them[Read More…]
Ugandan Nun Honored for Helping Women, Girls weave New Beginnings
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe to receive honorary doctorate from DePaul University Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe will receive an honorary doctorate from DePaul University and is the subject of a book and forthcoming film, Sewing Hope. (Photo courtesy of SewingHope.com) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 21, 2013. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a Ugandan educator who empowers women and[Read More…]
Hand Woven Sculpture by Artist Orly Genger Designed for Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive Being Installed This Week
‘Hot Rod,’ Created from Miles of Recycled Lobster Rope, on Display for a Year as Part of Mayor’s Initiative to Increase Public Art CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced that yesterday, Hot Rod, a new[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to bring to a vote the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and extend anti-discrimination protections to the millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans across the country. Madigan and 13 other attorneys general sent a[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Offers Free Education to the Community
Community Education and Prevention Programs about Mental Health Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. Sertoma Centre’s Mental Health Services facility is offering community mental health seminars, free of charge to community groups, schools, law enforcement agencies, religious organizations, and other community groups at their location in Matteson or facility. Education Programs will include:[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Plans to Make Theater on the Lake Year-Round
2014 Show Will Go ‘On The Road’ During Construction CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today announced the Chicago Park District is converting the historic Theater on the Lake building at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive from a summer-only programming site to a year-round[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Residents to Remain Alert for ‘Storm Chasers’ After Sunday’s Tornadoes and Severe Storms
Attorney General Investigators Assisting Local Law Enforcement to Combat Repair-Related Scams Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2013. Following devastating tornadoes and severe storms that raced across Illinois on Sunday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents to be on alert for home repair con artists looking to exploit homeowners and local businesses needing repairs[Read More…]
State Senators Hold Hearing on Lack of South Side Trauma Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- WHO: Illinois State Senators, doctors and South Side community members WHAT: State Senators Host Hearing on Lack of Trauma Care WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. Room C600, Michael Bilandinc Building, 160 N LaSalle. Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) will host a hearing on the lack of South Side trauma[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre to Host the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar!
Friends, neighboring schools, churches and organizations are all welcome. ALSIP—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. Make plans to attend Sertoma’s Holiday Bazaar which will be held on Friday, December 6, 2012 from 9 am –2 pm at 4343 W. 123rd Street in Alsip. Friends, neighboring schools, churches and area organizations are welcome to[Read More…]
