Attorneys General Oppose DOJ Reversal on Immigration Policy That Protects Victims Escaping Persecution Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined a group of 17 state Attorneys General to stop the federal government from arbitrarily blocking immigrants seeking asylum due to domestic violence or gang terrorism in[Read More…]
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All-Star Improv Cast to Help Build Blue Wave at October 3 Rally
Free October 3 rally features members of Second City, Annoyance, iO theaters CHICAGO, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 Contact: Marj Halperin Indivisible Chicago, a coalition of local, community-based chapters formed in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, is teaming up with Chicago’s legendary improv actors to inspire volunteers to get out[Read More…]
Friends and Benefactors of Southland College Prep Gift a Grand Piano to the School’s New Performing Arts Center
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2018 By: Richard Barry Sweet and mellow sounds of jazz, as it is meant to be enjoyed, flowed at Southland College Prep Charter High School’s recent benefit concert of “An Evening of Sophisticated Jazz by Ava Logan.” Logan, who has performed her versatile repertoire in clubs[Read More…]
Senator Durbin and Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces on Community Initiative to Reduce Violence
Sparked by Durbin, Chicago HEAL Initiative hospitals to lead groundbreaking collaboration & neighborhood investment, programming CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 By: Senator Durbin Media Staff U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined hospital and community leaders to announce a groundbreaking new initiative bringing together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Hold 60th Anniversary Gala to Benefits Student Scholarships on Oct. 20
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media To celebrate Prairie State College’s (PSC) 60th anniversary this year, the PSC Foundation is hosting its annual Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 20, on the college’s main campus, located at 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The Foundation has[Read More…]
Governor Rauner and Partners Mark 75th Street Rail Corridor Improvement Project
Project completion expected in 2025 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 By: Office of Governor Rauner Governor Bruce Rauner today joined public officials and private industry partners to mark the upcoming $474 million 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project, a linchpin in the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program that aims[Read More…]
People’s Action Disrupts and Delays Sham EPA Hearing on Dirty Energy Plan
Clean energy activists in “Stop Killing Us” t-shirts delay EPA hearing for 15 minutes while the audience applauds and joins in chanting. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contact: Kathy Mulady People’s Action took control of the Environmental Protection Agency’s hearings here today for 15 minutes to draw attention to the sham[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Hiring Event and Job Readiness Workshop on Oct. 19
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 6th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing (View Map). More than 50 employers with active[Read More…]
Public Meeting Monday in Park Forest on Closing of Talala School; SD 201-U Officials to Attend.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Crete Monee School District 201-U plans to close five schools by June 2020. Among them is Talala School in Park Forest which educates close to 320 students who live in the Will County section of Park Forest located south of Sauk Trail. There is a public meeting[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 30, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — On Wednesday, October 3 at 5 p.m., the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will present a program entitled “Contagious Visions: Anti-Bullying and Educational Symposium — The Dream Maker on Fire.” Author Julius Mercer will discuss how to build a defense against a sub-culture of other[Read More…]
