VIVID 2018 gala and performances to mark two major milestones for Chicago College of Performing Arts CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) will mark 150 years of its music conservatory and the 20th anniversary of its theatre conservatory on March 14 at the University’s Auditorium[Read More…]
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Tickets Now on Sale for The Drama Group’s Children’s Theater Presentation of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools and daycare. This season we bring you the beloved classic, ‘Little Red Riding Hood,’ directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre[Read More…]
Illinois Bill to Pull Out of Controversial Crosscheck Program Moving Forward
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 By: Indivisible Social State lawmakers have set a public hearing date for legislation to protect Illinois voter data by pulling state voter data out of the national Crosscheck program. The hearing on SB2273, crafted in partnership between Indivisible Chicago and state lawmakers, is scheduled for January 30,at 1:30[Read More…]
Chicago Teachers Union to Begin Counting Members’ Votes on Merging with Unionized Charter Educators
Couriers will begin delivering ballot packages from CPS public schools to CTU headquarters around 2p.m. Friday. Provisional results expected later Friday. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2018 By: Chris Geovanis Beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, January 26, couriers will begin delivering packets of ballots from each of more than 500 Chicago public[Read More…]
Village Is At ‘Critical Crossroads’ Re: Keeping The Park Forest Health Department Open
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is at a “critical crossroads with continued Health Department services,” according to Village Manager Tom Mick. The Manager wrote this in a January 18, 2018 memo attached to an agenda briefing for a meeting set for January 29 at 6 p.m. The[Read More…]
Senator Tammy Duckworth Continues Breaking the Glass Ceiling
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that she is expecting her second child in April shortly after she turns 50. To say that Tammy Duckworth never let anything get in the way of her numerous accomplishments is an understatement to say the least. Tammy Duckworth[Read More…]
PSC Jazz Festival Turns 30 This Year
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating its 30th Annual Jazz Fest in 2018. Since 1988, PSC has featured the hottest names in the world of jazz. The fest launched thanks to footwork of Bob Anderson, PSC’s director of development and community relations, and James Moore, dean of arts[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Encourages Utility Companies to Lower Rates Now
Madigan Calls on Illinois Utility Companies to Pass on Corporate Savings from Federal Tax Cut to Customers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced this week that her office will push for every Illinois utility company to begin reducing customers’ bills immediately to pass on the[Read More…]
Illinois Film Industry Continues to Expand, Diversify in 2017
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois FILM Office announced today that 2017 was the most diverse year for crew hires on record. Women and minority hires made up 53% of reported crew employees across the 347 television, commercial and movie projects that filmed within Illinois. These productions[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Nominates Eight Students to Military Academies
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated eight high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to three United States Military Academies. “These exceptional young men and women represent the very best of the 2nd Congressional District. They have worked incredibly hard for[Read More…]
