Group working with original 18th-century pamphlets CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Pascale-Anne Brault Students in Pascale-Anne Brault’s French translation class often feel they are back in 18th-century France, during the French Revolution, because of an unusual class project with Chicago’s Newberry Library. The Newberry, an independent research library, has a collection[Read More…]
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Chicago Dreamgirl Celebrates the Legendary Aretha Franklin at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 18
University Park, IL, November 9, 2017 By: Sharon Banaszak Joseph Jefferson Award-winning actress Donica Lynn (Effie White in Dreamgirls, 2016) brings a deeply moving tribute to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. in ‘Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul,’ presented by Artists Lounge Live. Chicago Tribune named her among the[Read More…]
First Lady Diana Rauner Announces “Cards for Heroes” Military Holiday Card Drive
As Veterans Day approaches, the First Lady and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois’ First Lady Diana Rauner announced the 2017 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The card drive is done in partnership[Read More…]
Park Forest Announces Permanent Parking Change on Ash Street Taking Effect Monday, Nov. 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 The Village of Park Forest has announced permanent parking changes on Ash Street relating to how motorists park along the street. The changes take effect on Monday, November 13 at 6 a.m. Cars parked on the south side of Ash Street will now be required[Read More…]
Illinois Dept. of Employment Security Highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day Approaches
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser With Veterans being honored this weekend during Veterans’ Day events, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is reminding veterans of the many services offered to them through the state’s agencies. All Veterans are eligible to receive employment assistance at any of the[Read More…]
Jewish Activists, Partners Condemn Governor Rauner, ADL #DeadlyExchange of U.S.-Israel Police Training
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2017 By: Michael Deheeger, Jewish Voice for Peace Exactly one year since Donald Trump was elected, and one week after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner pledged to increase “intelligence cooperation” with Israel, Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago members and partners from the Palestinian and immigrant justice community staged a protest[Read More…]
Representative Riley Will Not Seek Re-election In 2018
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Representative Al Riley announced in September that he will not seek re-election in 2018, thus ending six terms representing the 38th District in Springfield. Riley came to the House in January 2007. One of his main goals was to focus on the development of the south suburban[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students From Park Forest Earn Top Honors
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest students were among those who earned a spot on the school’s Honor Roll for Marian Catholic’s first quarter reporting period. The school year began August 16, 2017 with Freshman Orientation. All students reported for a half day of classes on Friday, August 18, and full[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Woodlawn Community to Celebrate Opening of Trianon Lofts – First New Market Rate Housing in 40 Years
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Emanuel joined local officials and residents of the Woodlawn community today to celebrate the first market rate units of rental housing to be constructed in Woodlawn in more than 40 years. The $12.5 million Trianon Lofts is a milestone in showing the renaissance[Read More…]
New Exhibition Open at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College’s (PSC) Christopher Art Gallery new exhibition ‘Intricacies’ opened this week. ‘Intricacies’ feature the works by artists Carrie Ann Schumacher, Anna Louise Pardee Lindquist, Emily Hermant, and Richard Shipps. The exhibit will run through Thursday, December 7 in the Gallery. An[Read More…]
