CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2017. Few can imagine what it is like to be stateless. Now a new photo exhibit “Nowhere People,” opening Thursday, September 14 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, tells the story. With its first showing ever in Chicago, “Nowhere People” by photographer Greg Constantine[Read More…]
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South Suburban College Offers Free Citizenship Classes
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2017. Free Citizenship Classes will be offered at South Suburban College’s main campus in Room 1243 on Thursday evenings October 5 to December 14 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Registration will be held September 25, 26 and 27th at 6:00pm in Room 1243. You will learn[Read More…]
Saturday, Sept. 9: 260+ Events in all 50 states Planned for Biggest National Drive Electric Week Yet
From Hawaii to New Hampshire, from Australia to Croatia, National Drive Electric Week to be Bigger than Ever NATIONWIDE— (ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2017. For six years, National Drive Electric Week has inspired drivers to ditch the gas station. The seventh annual National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), which starts tomorrow, September 9,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Condemns Action by U.S. Department of Education Secretary DeVos Scrapping Guidance on Campus Sexual Assault
Students in Illinois Remain Protected Despite Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ Announcement Because State Law Initiated by Madigan Already Sets Standards for Colleges to Prevent & Respond to Sexual Violence Complaints Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today condemned Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ decision to replace guidance that ensured[Read More…]
First Major Hearing for Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Jailing Thousands Too Poor to Afford Bond on Monday, Sept. 11
Coalition of faith, labor, legal, and community groups to hold press conference at the next court date of historic lawsuit calling for a permanent end to money bond in Cook County. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2017. On Monday, September 11, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. in Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington in downtown[Read More…]
Southland College Prep’s 90-member Band Performs at Northwestern University’s Ryan Field Half-Time Show
Southland College Prep’s Ambassador Marching Band Has Memorable Day at Northwestern University’s Massed Band Event on Ryan Field, Evanston RICHTON PARK, IL. –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017—Having an opportunity to play at a Big Ten football game proved to be a memorable experience for the 90 members of the Southland College Prep[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District Reopen Theater on the Lake as a Year-Round Production and Event Space
Venue will host theater and music performances as well as special events for up to 1,500 attendees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today joined performance artists to reopen the recently renovated Theater on the Lake (TOTL). The historic building has been transformed from a[Read More…]
New Ad Reaffirms Governors State University’s Commitment to Illinois, Debuts New Tagline
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017— With purposeful determination to fulfill its mission and total dedication to student success, Governors State University is celebrating the start of a new academic year with a completely reimagined brand identity. While GSU’s strong commitment to its students and the communities it serves remains constant,[Read More…]
Uptown Tent City Residents and Supporting Clergy Shut Down Lake Shore Drive For 45 Minutes, Demand Housing
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2017. Residents of the Wilson and Lawrence viaducts (also known as Uptown Tent City), clergy and supporters from all over the north side shut down the southbound Lake Shore Drive entrance ramp for 55 minutes this morning at 8:35 AM, demanding that all residents of both Wilson[Read More…]
Northern Illinois University Congratulates Park Forest’s Summer 2017 Graduates
DeKALB, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2017 – Northern Illinois University students who graduated this summer received their degrees on August 13th. Included among the 600 graduates were Park Forest residents: Robert Foster who earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Communication, Organizational and Corporate; and Terry Lusby Jr, who earned a[Read More…]
