Returned TIF Funds from United Airlines Will Foster New Programming; Efforts Directly Support Strategies from Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs; Program Constructed with Complete Cooperation and Support of Labor Unions CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2012. Mayor Emanuel announced today that $1.25 million in recovered TIF funds will be used to create[Read More…]
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‘In War’ Art Reception to be Held Saturday, November 17 at North Central College’s Schoenherr Gallery
Naperville, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2012. North Central College is proud to present ‘In War,’ a collection of work by members of the Warrior Art Group in conjunction with the National Veterans Art Museum. The exhibit opens November 16 in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Screen POSTER GIRL on Saturday, November 17
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2012. The National Veterans Art Museum will host a screening of the Oscar and Emmy-nominated documentary film Poster Girl on Saturday, November 17 at the Pritzker Military Library, 104 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, beginning at 1 p.m. The film screening will be followed by an audience discussion moderated by U.S.[Read More…]
Twenty People Arrested Attempting to Speak With Senator Durbin
Occupy Chicago and local community organizations reject Grand Bargain austerity measures Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012. Five Occupy Chicago men and women and 15 members of the Make Wall Street Pay Illinois coalition, were arrested by federal marshals on Friday, November 9 while attempting to meet with US Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL)[Read More…]
South Suburban Action Conference Vows to Push Elected Officials to Fast Track Construction of the South Suburban Airport
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2012. The South Suburban Action Conference is holding a news conference to notify elected officials they expect the South Suburban Airport to continue moving forward at an accelerated pace. After nearly 20 years of starts and stops, SSAC says it will take the lead to prevent the project[Read More…]
YOU ARE INVITED: ‘An Artful Presence’ at Tall Grass
The Annual Holiday Show, An Artful Presence, opens at Tall Grass on November 16. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Have you ever wished you could give someone a gift, such as a piece of jewelry or clothing, that would be totally unique – instead of something mass produced and sold[Read More…]
GSU, CN, Announce Partnership, Named Classroom and Fellowships for Supply Chain Management MBA Students
CN Railroad gift presentation – (from left) Jim Kvedaras, CN Director, U.S. Government Affairs; Patrick Waldron, CN Manager, Public Affairs U.S.; Dr. Ellen Foster Curtis, Dean, College of Business and Public Administration; GSU President Elaine P. Maimon; Dr. Terry Allison, Provost. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University announced[Read More…]
NOTE TIME CHANGE: Get in the Holiday Spirit – Free Concert at GSU
Update November 21, 10:32 a.m.: Please note the time change of the concert from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Just in time to share the spirit of the season, the Governors State University Choral Performance Class is presenting a free Holiday Concert on December 1, at 3[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Panel Discussion about the African American Experience in Chicago
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will present “Aspects of the African American Experience: Chicago Since the Civil Rights Era,” a panel discussion, on Tuesday, November 13, at 5 p.m., in Engbretson Hall on GSU’s main campus in University Park. The discussion is free and open to the public. GSU[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 12, 2012
Visitors admire the newly-unveiled Veterans Mural by Park Forest native Glen Davies. The mural dedication was part of the Veterans Day Recognition. More pictures available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2012. One of the things that has always impressed me about Park Forest is the way the[Read More…]
