Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that people who sent money to scammers who requested payment through Western Union’s money transfer system may now file claims to get their money back. Anyone who sent money to a scammer using Western Union between January 1,[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s ‘Connected Government Act’ Passes U.S. House
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2017 By: James Lewis Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ‘Connected Government Act’ (H.R. 2331), authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. This bipartisan bill would ensure that all government websites are mobile-friendly. “With more than 40 percent of web traffic to government websites coming[Read More…]
Cicero Residents Demand Town President Larry Dominick Affirm 2008 Commitment and Sign Welcoming Cicero Ordinance
No ordinance currently prohibits local law enforcement and Town Officials from collaborating with ICE, An ordinance is necessary to protect residents from Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda Cicero, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017. In 2008, the Town of Cicero passed a Cicero Safe Space resolution1 stating that Town agents, including law enforcement, would refrain[Read More…]
Salt Creek Ballet Presents a Time-Honored Holiday Tradition ‘The Nutcracker’ on Dec. 9 at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sharon Morrissey The highly acclaimed Salt Creek Ballet once again brings its lovable holiday classic The Nutcracker to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts (CPA). This year, the production will feature internationally-recognized guest dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys from Festival Ballet Providence.[Read More…]
Advocates Urge Illinois Supreme Court to Issue Rule Change to Stop Jailing People Due to Poverty
A letter endorsed by local and national community organizations & former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asks Illinois Supreme Court to address Illinois’ unconstitutional money bail system. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sharlyn Grace, Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice On any given day, tens of thousands of people are incarcerated in county jails[Read More…]
Chicago Riverwalk Wins Urban Land Institute’s 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the Chicago Riverwalk was selected as one of thirteen global winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017-2018 Global Awards for Excellence. The Riverwalk’s award honors its merits and economic development impact in the City of Chicago. This[Read More…]
‘Thrill Ride’: From a Child’s Dream to the Big Screen
Fantasy-adventure film set for official release in December CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sandy Antunez “Thrill Ride,” started as a promise Chris Parrish kept to his son and has now turned into an award-winning film for fantasy-adventure fans. The feature-length film will have its theatrical and national debut in December. “Thrill[Read More…]
Blues & Brews Fundraising Event on Dec. 4 Supporting Work of First Defense Legal Aid
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser First Defense Legal Aid & Lagunitas Brewing Company Blues & Brews fundraiser on Monday, December 4. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lagunitas Brewing Company’s TapRoom, 2607 West 17th Street in Chicago. 100% of the $10 cover[Read More…]
Illinois Legislators to Hold Joint Committee Hearing to Investigate Illinois’ Participation in the Interstate Crosscheck Program
Indivisible Chicago recently exposed massive security flaws in the Interstate Crosscheck program that put 98 million voters’ data at risk CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Jeff Radue In response to revelations of massive security failures in the Interstate Crosscheck program and apparent negligence in how 8 million voter records[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Youth to Stand Up on Issues of Racial Justice, Violence & Education on Nov. 18
200 Students from over 50 schools across Chicagoland will speak their truth, give 2 minute speeches on issues impacting them CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Maliha Sadiq, Communications Director. Mikva Challenge Young people from schools all over Chicago will be giving short speeches answering the question: “What is the most pressing issue[Read More…]
