CDOT, Water Department and Utilities have Repaved More than One-third of City’s Streets as Part of Mayor Emanuel’s Push to deliver 21st Century Infrastructure and Boost Quality of Life in Chicago’s Neighborhoods CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)[Read More…]
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Southland College Prep Voice and Band Earn Awards at Illinois State High School Association Competition
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2018 By: Richard Barry Thirty-nine Southland College Prep Charter High School vocal and band musicians earned gold, silver and bronze medals for excellent, superior and good performances at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vocal, ensemble and band competition earlier this month. “This state-wide annual competition[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins 36 Attorneys General Demanding Answers from Facebook
Attorneys General Demand Information on Facebook’s Business Practices & Privacy Protections Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 Today, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and 36 other Attorneys General sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers about the company’s business practices and privacy protections. The letter stems from reports that indicate the[Read More…]
Western Suburb Citizens Group Wins In Appellate Court To Place Video Gambling Referendum On Ballot
This binding citizens’ referendum may make history as the first on a ballot in Illinois after the state legalized video gaming. Forest Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Jordan Kuehn and Kris McCoy On March 16, the IL Appellate Court 1st District determined that the Forest Park citizens’ petition on video[Read More…]
Ahead of March For Our Lives, Senator Durbin Calls On Republicans to Stand Up to NRA & Support Meaningful Gun Violence Prevention Legislation (Video)
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser As tens of thousands of students and supporters of gun violence prevention prepare to march in Washington D.C., Chicago, and cities and towns across America and the World, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today slammed President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress for still[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Democratic Address on Commonsense Gun Reform
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly of Illinois recently delivered the Weekly Democratic Address calling for commonsense gun reform. Congresswoman Kelly highlights the voices across the country that are ushering in a chorus of change. Below is a full transcript of the address: “Antonio Brown and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, City Council to Authorize $6 Million to Fund Neighborhood Business Investments
Neighborhood Opportunity Fund continues to leverage large downtown developments to fund neighborhood businesses and support commercial growth CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Emanuel announced that the Chicago City Council will consider a measure next week that would authorize an additional $6 million in funding for the Neighborhood Opportunity[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Headed to Regional Competition after Semester of Successes
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018. The Prairie State College Speech Team has had a number of successes during the spring 2018 tournament season. Here is a wrap-up of their competition results as they head into the regional competition this coming weekend. In December 2017, the team participated in the Elgin Community[Read More…]
Watch the Loyola Ramblers “Elite 8” Game for Free on New 400 Theater’s Big Screen
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The miracle continues! Rogers Park’s “home team” the Loyola University Ramblers Men’s Basketball Team won another thrilling victory Thursday in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. This marks the first time since 1963’s NCAA championship team that Loyola will advance to an “Elite Eight” game. The New 400 Theaters is sponsoring a free viewing of the Loyola game[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Hold Spring Ice Breaker on April 18
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will hold its Spring Ice Breaker on Wednesday, April 18. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Copernicus Center, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago. View Map[Read More…]
