Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) brings the Jewish community of Chicago together for a Purim-themed action to defend immigrants, demand a DACA Fix. CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Hannah Wolod On Monday, February 26, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs will lead a Jewish community rally and action to[Read More…]
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Clarence Darrow Symposium to Mark 80 Years Since Darrow’s Death on March 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee On Tuesday, March 13, the Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee marks two contributions by famed “attorney for the damned” Clarence Darrow: marking the 80th anniversary of the death of Darrow—the question “How does Darrow’s work and legacy influence you?” will be answered by three Chicago attorneys active[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church Cancels Events Due to Church Flooding
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Due to flooding at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, several events have been cancelled or moved to a temporary location. The ‘Moment in Balance’ yoga classes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, February 21 and 22 have[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Offer Many Special Events in March, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has many special events scheduled for March. The 2018 Potpourri of Lectures continue throughout the month of March, and we hope this month’s lectures will entice you to join us! All Potpourri of Lectures[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite to Rally and March for Gun Reform on Sunday, Feb. 18
In the wake of yet another school shooting, Chicago declares “Enough is Enough!” CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Brenna O’Brien Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Women’s March Chicago, and Indivisible have joined forces to lead a rally and march from Federal Plaza to Trump Tower, declaring that[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball to be Held on March 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walkway in DownTown Park Forest, invites you to its 61st Annual Beaux Arts Ball Fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and school. The Ball will be held at the Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 East Richton[Read More…]
MUSH! The CHIditarod, Chicago’s Shopping Cart Race for a Good Cause Celebrates Lucky Year 13 on March 3
Yearly costumed shopping cart race, raises thousands of pounds of food and donations to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, local organizations; Registration Closes Tuesday, February 20th CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2018 By: Stephanie Esposito Spectators and well-wishers are invited to witness the start of the 13th CHIditarod, Chicago’s annual rambunctious,[Read More…]
To Protect And Serve: Officer Garrick Enns Goes Above And Beyond
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After the deep snowfall late last week, in the midst of the deep chill that settled over Park Forest, dispatch received a call from someone worried that a family member would get stuck in the snow. Enter responding Officer Garrick Enns. Police tell the story on Facebook:[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present the Musical ‘A New Brain’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is very excited to bring this leading-edge musical ‘A New Brain,’ to the south suburban audience directed by Jeannie Markionni. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights on March 9, 10, 15, 16[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Host Program on ‘The Great Migration’ February 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Historical Society will host a program on ‘The Great Migration’ on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. The program will be held at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest. The event is free and[Read More…]
