Center on Halsted Launches Art: Trans Women Murders & Drag Culture Themes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Center on Halsted in Chicago is proud to announce that legendary film director, screenwriter, and producer Lilly Wachowski is scheduled to premiere her much anticipated art exhibit “Say Our Names”. World-renowned artist Tennessee Loveless[Read More…]
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AG Madigan Issues ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Materials
To Help Illinois Residents Understand Their Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign that provides resources and materials to immigrants, consulate offices and non-profit organizations to educate immigrants on their constitutional rights in the[Read More…]
Main Street Nights Returns: Community, Entertainment, Unity #MSN
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Beginning Wednesday, June 14 Main Street Nights in Park Forest returns. The eight week-long event sponsored by The Village of Park Forest and Freedom Hall will not only have returning artists from previous years, but will also feature new performances to the venue. There will also be[Read More…]
#TimStrong: Officer Tim Jones Leaves Rehab
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officer Tim Jones was shot on March 19, 2016. According to police, he was ” investigating a stolen motor vehicle complaint when fellow officers, on a separate call of a possible break in to a vacant home, discovered the reported stolen vehicle at that vacant house. Officer Jones[Read More…]
Crete Public Library to Host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15
Crete, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. The Crete Public Library, 1177 North Main Street, will host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Reptiles may be the most feared and misunderstood creatures on Earth. Many of their species are facing extinction. The[Read More…]
Stroll n’ Roll 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. New Star’s annual Stroll ‘n Roll will get you movin’ for a mission on Saturday, June 10th at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights. Whether you run, walk, stroll, or roll, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of kids and adults[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s New Summertime Bingo Begins June 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. Have fun while exploring Park Forest this summer! Complete 5 tasks and/or activities across, down or diagonal (center is free square) for Bingo. Submit completed Bingo card along with proof of completion and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 VISA Card.[Read More…]
Park Forest Woman Wins Showcase Showdown On The Price Is Right
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest resident won the Showcase Showdown recently on The Price Is Right. Romona Johnson, who lives near the DownTown, said she was “still grinning ear to ear” after winning nearly $36,000 in cash and prizes for an episode of the acclaimed. $35,364 in cash and[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Announces Events in Honor of Memorial Day 2017
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2017. The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM), in honor of Memorial Day 2017, will begin special programming from Saturday May 27th through Monday May 29th—Memorial Day—to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of all Americans who lost their lives in the military service. In correlation with the City[Read More…]
Sen. Bernie Sanders to Headline People’s Summit at Chicago’s McCormick Place on June 9-11
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2017. Sen. Bernie Sanders will keynote a major gathering of several thousand progressive activists from across the U.S. in Chicago June 9 to 11 under a thematic of moving beyond resistance to a building a broad people’s movement for a just world. Titled “The People’s Summit,” the event[Read More…]
