Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) brings the Jewish community of Chicago together for a Purim-themed action to defend immigrants, demand a DACA Fix. CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2018 By: Hannah Wolod On Monday, February 26, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs will lead a Jewish community rally and action to[Read More…]
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Registration Now Taking Place for Greenville University’s Forensics Conference
GREENVILLE, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2018 By: Alex Staton The first annual Greenville University Forensics Conference, hosted Friday and Saturday, April 13-14 by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Criminal Justice, will increase awareness of the important role forensic science plays in the administration of justice in today’s legal system. Forensic science is[Read More…]
Park Forest Hosts Youth Providers Summit
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018. Close to 60 local organizations that provide service to area kids attended a summit Friday in downtown Park Forest at Dining on the Green banquet hall. Participants included Park Forest staff members, schools, public service agencies, local civic groups and churches, and representatives from the[Read More…]
DePaul University Comic Book Expert Calls ‘Black Panther’ a ‘Cultural Milestone’ for Genre
DePaul University’s Blair Davis discusses Marvel’s latest movie CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Blair Davis [email protected] Part of the reason Marvel’s “Black Panther” has seen so much success is because it came along at the right time both culturally and politically, said Blair Davis, an associate professor of media and cinema[Read More…]
Chicago Teachers Union, Allies will March at Feb. 24 Labor Rally – and Make a Few Stops on the Way
Student drum-line will lead parents, teachers, allies on feeder march that targets some of city’s most predatory financial outfits – and call out mayor’s racist school policies. CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Chris Geovanis With the Supreme Court poised to hear arguments in the Janus case (Janus v. AFSCME Council[Read More…]
13th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit to be Held on Feb. 23
Robust panel discussions to include policy makers, funders and food justice advocates from around the county CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Rodger Cooley The Chicago Food Policy Action Council (CFPAC) will host its “13th Annual Chicago Food Policy Summit: From Survive to Thrive,” on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
University of Chicago Student Organizers to Hold Second No Bannon Teach-In on Feb. 23
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2018 By: Arianna Gass and Linda Solotaire On Friday, February 23, South Side community organizers will address the repercussions of University of Chicago policies on the Hyde Park community, including access to emergency medical care and discrimination against immigrants and minorities. “No Bannon: More Than Freedom of Speech –[Read More…]
U.S. Congressional Candidate Displays/Loads Machine Gun in New Video Urging Assault Weapons Ban (Video)
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED — February 22, 2018 By: Tom Lupa While there remain deep political divisions among Americans on guns, Benjamin Thomas Wolf believes unanimity can be reached for solutions on the appalling mass-shootings which have plagued the country, including last week’s murders at a High School in Florida. In response to[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Hold Special Rules Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest will hold Special Rules Meeting on Saturday, February 24 beginning at 8 a.m. at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The meeting is open to the public. The six month financial results and strategic planning goals will be[Read More…]
Clarence Darrow Symposium to Mark 80 Years Since Darrow’s Death on March 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee On Tuesday, March 13, the Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee marks two contributions by famed “attorney for the damned” Clarence Darrow: marking the 80th anniversary of the death of Darrow—the question “How does Darrow’s work and legacy influence you?” will be answered by three Chicago attorneys active[Read More…]
