Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By: Rebecca Cerf It’s hard to think about leaving the house on these cold, winter days. But the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has many special events planned for February that will inspire you to join us. The Library’s Winter 2018 Potpourri of Lectures[Read More…]
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Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants Awarded
Governors State University one of the grant recipients SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) yesterday announced that 21 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants have been awarded from the fall 2017 application period. A total of[Read More…]
South Suburban College Photo Exhibit: Chicago Freedom Movement of 1965-66
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018. In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, South Suburban College’s (SSC) Office of Student Life, along with the South Suburban Housing Center, will be presenting an exhibit of photographs by Bernard J. Kleina entitled “The Chicago Freedom Movement[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins JLT Specialty USA in Announcing Chicago as US Headquarters
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Ashely Deal Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), the leading global specialist risk advisor and broker, to announce the company has chosen Chicago as its U.S Headquarters. JLT Specialty USA has seen impressive growth[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins 18 Other Attorneys General Calling for Banking Legislation fo Legalized Use of Marijuana
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan this week has joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General urging Congress to advance legislation that would allow states with legalized medical or recreational marijuana to participate in the banking system. Banks and other depository institutions are currently banned by[Read More…]
“Growing Opioid Crisis is NOT a Priority for this White House or this President,” says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement concerning Taylor Weyeneth and his role at the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP): “As an opioid crisis rages across this country, the Trump Administration is using[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development & Planning Dept. to Host Presentation on Impact of Tax Reform on Your Business’ Bottom Line on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’ Economic Development & Planning Department will host a presentation on ‘What Tax Reform Means to Your Bottom Line’ on Thursday, February 15. The event will be held at Dining on The Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street[Read More…]
Chicago Department of Transportation Saving City Millions, Still Room for Improvement
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Danielle Perry A report released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) management of construction projects in the public way has saved the City money but still has room for improvement. OIG’s audit determined[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Presents the Ground-breaking Musical ‘Caroline, or Change’ at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2018 Sharon Morrissey A range of musical styles fills the score—from blues to Motown, and spirituals to klezmer. This story of a divorced African American maid will fill your heart. ‘Caroline, or Change,’ presented by The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), is a ground-breaking work that[Read More…]
March On Announces #WeekendOfWomen Milestone As Over 250 Affiliates and Organizations Gear Up for January 20- 21st Anniversary Actions
Map Shows Hundreds of Planned Anniversary Actions in 47 States Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Aileen Berquist March On’s #WeekendOfWomen is gaining momentum as hundreds of affiliates and other groups across the country have announced plans for the weekend of January 21-22. Anniversary actions have been scheduled not only[Read More…]
