TRUST Act will protect immigrant families and promote public safety CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. Appearing on WBEZ’s Morning Shift program this morning, Governor Bruce Rauner spoke enthusiastically about the Illinois TRUST Act, noting the broad support behind the bill among immigrant communities, business, law enforcement, and other allies. He called[Read More…]
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‘The Age of Consequences’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Friday, August 25
Park Forest IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest will screen the documentary film ‘The Age of Consequences’ on Friday, August 25 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow. ‘The Age of Consequences’ looks at the impacts of climate change, how water[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Host Major Conference on the American Dream on September 11-14
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to headline thought-provoking summit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. What does the American Dream mean today? Great minds from across the nation and all walks of professional life will tackle the timely question during Roosevelt University’s 2nd annual American Dream Reconsidered conference on Sept. 11-14[Read More…]
South Suburban School Celebrates 130th Anniversary At Annual Golf Outing
Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over 70 amateur and professional golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the green at Flossmoor Country Club on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for Glenwood Academy’s 130th Anniversary Pro-Am Golf Outing. The event is an annual Glenwood fundraiser. This year’s Pro-Am is part of a yearlong celebration honoring the organization’s[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Aequitas Capital Management for Aiding Corinthian Colleges’ Predatory Lending Scheme
Bureau’s Proposed Settlement Seeks $183.3 Million in Relief for 41,000 Harmed Student Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today filed a complaint and proposed settlement against Aequitas Capital Management, Inc. and related entities, for aiding the Corinthian Colleges’ predatory lending scheme. The CFPB alleges that[Read More…]
Solar Eclipse Scams: AG Madigan Has A Warning For IL Residents
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued a consumer alert warning Illinois residents to reports of scam artists selling counterfeit solar eclipse glasses to try to take advantage of the many people planning to watch the upcoming total solar eclipse. On Monday, the solar eclipse will be[Read More…]
Lakeview Pantry, Chicago’s Largest Food Pantry, Expands Services to Help More Low-Income Residents
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017 – Beginning Sept. 5th, Lakeview Pantry will expand its client service area and extend its operating hours to assist even more North Side residents in need. Lakeview Pantry currently provides emergency food assistance and social service programs to low-income individuals within the boundaries of Fullerton on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Convenes Student Loan Forum in Champaign & Urges Governor to Sign Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan & Advocates Urge Governor to sign Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday convened a student loan forum with education advocates and social service organizations and urged Gov. Rauner to sign into law a bill to[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Requests FEMA Teams for Flood Damage Assessments
Assessments will start Friday in Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2017 – Gov. Bruce Rauner asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to join the state in conducting damage assessments in areas of Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties after record and near-record flooding in July. The[Read More…]
Picture the Powerful: Photographer and Activist Christopher ThoughtPoet Brown Launches #HeartMelanin Photo Exhibition
CHICAGO, Il.–(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2017. “There are more spaces for people of color to see themselves as beautiful and powerful” says Christopher “ThoughtPoet” Brown, poet, photographer, and communications co-chair of BYP100, “but we need more.” This month, the talented southsider is launching his inaugural solo photo exhibition, #HeartMelanin, featuring portraits of[Read More…]
