SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. South Suburban College alumnus Tom Dreesen is putting together an unforgettable show titled “From Here to Hollywood” to be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the college’s main campus in South Holland. This special one-night show will take place on Saturday, September[Read More…]
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Ritual and Connection: DePaul Art Museum to Feature Senga Nengudi
‘Improvisational Gestures’ runs Sept. 7-Dec. 10 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. In the 1970s, artist Senga Nengudi would carry pantyhose and other supplies for her “R.S.V.P.” series of sculptures around in her bag. Born in Chicago and a pioneer of performative art, Nengudi would stage choreographic actions within the works of[Read More…]
Ângela Ferreira Taps Architecture, History at DePaul Art Museum
Community anchor site for Chicago Architecture Biennial presents ‘Zip Zap and Zumbi’ CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. Architecture, art and history will intersect this fall at the DePaul Art Museum in “Ângela Ferreira: Zip Zap and Zumbi.” Museum Director and Chief Curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm will organize the Mozambican-Portuguese artist’s first[Read More…]
Youth to Meet with Chicago Police Superintendent Johnson about New Police Training Curriculum on the Black Lives Matter Movement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017. On Tuesday, July 25th at 1:30 pm, Youth for Black Lives meets with Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, 5114 South Elizabeth. in an effort to discuss implementing their curriculum. Since their November 2016 cancellation of a planned protest in Mt. Greenwood for[Read More…]
Palestinian Rights Groups to Gather on July 21st to Demand Justice for Worshippers in Jerusalem
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2017. The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), a national education organization based in Bridgeview, IL, views with great concern new developments by the Israeli military at the Al Aqsa sanctuary in Jerusalem. Closing the mosque to worshipers as well as placing metal detectors and checkpoints at the[Read More…]
David Orr: Chicago TIFs To Generate Record $561 Million, Reforms Needed
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr announced today that Chicago TIFs, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue will jump 21.9 percent in the City of Chicago this year with suburban TIFs experiencing a 12.9 percent increase. As a whole, Cook County will see a TIF increase of 18.7 percent. The[Read More…]
Once Upon A Mattress Brings Fractured Fairy Tale To Stage
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise as you take in the Genesius Guild of Hammond’s latest production, Once Upon a Mattress. An off-beat re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess[Read More…]
University of Chicago Library Receives Gift of Vintage Vivian Maier Prints
Nearly 500 photographs to be available for research at Special Collections CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld and Rachel Rosenberg The University of Chicago Library has received a gift of nearly 500 photographic prints made by Vivian Maier, the master 20th-century street photographer known for her striking images of life[Read More…]
Kim Foxx to Address 120 Chicago Youth on 4th Annual Mikva Mass Action Day on Monday, July 24
States Attorney to discuss leadership and youth driven-solutions Chicago IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2017. In an effort to encourage youth to think about careers in politics, government, business and law, Mikva Challenge will host an intimate breakfast with prominent Chicago leaders such as Kim Foxx and Deputy Mayor Andrea Zopp, and youth[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Secretary DeVos to Maintain Protections for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 19 other attorneys general, today sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern over reports the U.S. Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. Madigan and the[Read More…]
