Student Assistance Commission and Partners Offer Statewide Free Assistance with College Applications and FAFSA® Completion CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. For a second year, Governor Rauner has proclaimed October College Changes Everything® Month (CCE Month), when the state’s college access and financial aid agency, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and[Read More…]
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Chicago to Host 2018 Laver Cup
Chicago to be First U.S. City to Host International Tennis Competition Between Team Europe and Team World CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. The city of Chicago has won the right to host the second edition of the Laver Cup next year at the United Center. The competition brings together the world’s elite[Read More…]
DePaul University Theatre School’s Play ‘Augusta & Noble’ Addresses Immigration for Young Audiences
The Theatre School production opens Oct. 5 at DePaul University’s Merle Reskin Theatre CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: DePaul University Thatre School Carlos Murillo’s play about the child of undocumented immigrants seems to have uncanny timing. Immigration reform was at the forefront of the White House administration five years ago[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on Reports that Rauner Requested Further Budget Meetings
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “Contrary to reports, I have received no requests from Governor Rauner for further meetings on the budget or to work towards reducing the spending levels contained within the budget. The bipartisan budget enacted in July, despite the[Read More…]
#HireTrans Chicago Campaign Launches
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: #HireTransChicago A new Chicago-based campaign, #HireTrans, is launching this week in advance of an LGBTQ job fairSept. 29. Windy City Times, Chicago’s LGBTQ newspaper since 1985, created the #HireTrans campaign to push for more opportunities for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals, who face high obstacles[Read More…]
Community Groups Monitor Uneven Implementation of Bond Court Reform
Community groups observe implementation of Chief Judge Evans’ General Order aimed at preventing judges from setting money bonds people can’t pay. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017 By: www.chicagobond.org On Monday, September 18th, a general order by Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans aimed at stopping judges from setting bonds that people can’t[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s New Exhibit ‘Mark of the Hand’ Opens on Friday, September 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association exhibit ‘Mark of the Hand’ opens on Friday, September 29 and will run through Saturday, November 4. A reception will be held on Friday, October 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 24, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Updated Sept. 28, 2017 While you couldn’t tell from the warm weather currently being experienced in Park Forest, it’s officially fall…my favorite time of the year. Since most of us do the majority of our summer cooking outdoors, we miss those aromas that fill the kitchen when[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth, Area Leaders Discuss Workforce Development
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) highlighted her efforts to support workforce development programs throughout Illinois at a roundtable yesterday with community leaders from Park Forest and the greater Chicago area. Duckworth discussed her Community College to Career Fund (CC2C) Act, which would encourage collaboration between small businesses[Read More…]
‘Stomping Grounds’ to Bring Heart-pounding Performance to GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on October 7
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2017 – On October 7 at 8 p.m., the stage at Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will come alive with a shared rhythmic experience for the whole community. Stomping Grounds features over 50 dancers from Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Muntu Dance[Read More…]
