Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2011. If you believe we are in a revenue crisis and income inequality is unjust and destructive, join the Lakeview Action Coalition (LAC) and allies from across Chicago and the country to tell big banks and corporations to ‘Pay U.S. Back!’ The day of action will be[Read More…]
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Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs to Celebrate World Habitat Day!
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. In recognition of World Habitat Day October 8th, 2011, Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is joining affiliates around the world to address the dire need for decent, affordable workforce housing. In south suburban communities, the needs are even more pronounced. The State of Illinois[Read More…]
Day Eight At Occupy Chicago, October 1, 2011
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2011 – 11:41 AM CST A layover at Chicago’s Union Station has me walking the streets, and I stop for an hour in front of the Federal Reserve Bank, where fifty or so men and women are now in their eighth day of protests. A young man in[Read More…]
Last Minute Printing Copy Center Evicted Friday
Last Minute Printing Copy Center was visited by the Cook County Sheriff Friday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest learned Saturday morning that Last Minute Printing Copy Center in DownTown Park Forest was evicted by their landlord, Matanky Realty, Friday. Mayor Ostenburg told the Village Board at Saturday’s Rules[Read More…]
‘We are the 99%’ Solidarity March with #OccupyWallStreet at 3 PM October 1
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2011. We the 99% will not be silent and we will not be intimidated. This Saturday thousands more of us will march together as one to show that it is time that the 99% are heard. Join us on the 2nd week anniversary of your new movement.[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 30, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2011. Sickest Medicare Patients May Be Greatly Affected by the Super Committee The “Super Committee” in Congress is tasked with finding $1.2 trillion worth of savings by November 23. If its members fail to do so, automatic spending cuts will kick in, taking that amount evenly[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Helps Improve Health of American Workforce, Increase Workplace Health Programs
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2011. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced awards of approximately $9 million for comprehensive workplace health programs across the nation. The initiative, funded by the Affordable Care Act, aims to help workplaces support healthy lifestyles and reduce risk factors for chronic diseases in order[Read More…]
Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or middle school teacher certification and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Staff Attending Block By Block Community News Summit in Chicago
Block by Block Community News Summit participants take notes on building an advertising base. (ENEWSPF) Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is on the road today, building for tomorrow. Publisher Gary Kopycinski and Associate Editor Rosemary Piser are attending the Block By Block 2011 Community News Summit at Loyola University. The summit[Read More…]
CDC awards $1.67 million to Center on Halsted for HIV services
Updated Oct. 4, 11:45 a.m. Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Center on Halsted’s HIV testing and prevention services were awarded more than $1.6 million this week from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its services for young African American and Latino gay and bisexual men. The award is part of[Read More…]
