The 15,000 square foot outdoor event space to be built along the eastern edge of the Roundhouse building CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District leadership announced the beginning of renovations for an outdoor event space at the DuSable Museum of African American History along the eastern[Read More…]
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University of Chicago to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of First Chain Reaction
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017 By: Jeff Lyon In the midst of World War II, 75 years ago, the Italian émigré Enrico Fermi and a coterie of world-class physicists converged at the University of Chicago to prepare for a top-secret experiment as part of the Manhattan Project. Their goal was to initiate[Read More…]
‘Bus Tour for Fair Funding’ to Lay Bare Impact of Chicago Public Schools Cuts as Principals Brace for Reduced Budgets for Fall
On day CPS to send principals new budgets, parents and residents say their neighborhoods bear brunt of CPS funding cuts and disinvestment while TIF surpluses go to wealthy developers and City pushes costly borrowing schemes over responsible short-term city revenue streams. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2017. On Thursday, July 20th, the same[Read More…]
Botched Archaeological Survey Paves Way for Destruction of Tenement Ruin in Pullman National Monument
Preservation Group Claims Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Bungled Archaeological Survey to Aid Politically Connected Developer Chicago, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017 – The Pullman National Monument Preservation Society announced Monday that it will appeal the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s (IHPA) authorization to destroy the ruins of an 1880 Pullman Tenement Block House[Read More…]
2017 Fall Registration is in Progress at South Suburban College
College-Wide Open House Coming to South Holland August 3rd and a Free Class also is now available to first time credit students. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. Open Registration for the Fall 2017 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 21st at[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus on August 8
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow[Read More…]
Chicago Community Bond Fund Welcomes Tentative Victory in Fight to End Money Bond & Pretrial Detention
Judge Evans issues money bond rule change. Advocates say that if properly implemented, it could significantly reduce the population of Cook County Jail. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2017. The Chicago Community Bond Fund welcomes Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans’ new rule that, if implemented, will significantly decrease the use of money[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Illinois Residents to be on Alert for Flood-related Repair Scams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2017. Following last week’s heavy rainfall and resulting flooding in northern Illinois and the Chicago area, Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned residents in impacted areas to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need to repair flood damaged property. Madigan[Read More…]
4th Annual Park Forest Carnival August 10 – 13
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2017. Park Forest’s Youth Commission will host its 4th Annual Carnival on August 10 through 13 in DownTown Park Forest (corner of Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive). There will be games, rides, food and lots of fun for the whole family. Source: http://villageofparkforest.com
Village Board To Consider 3 Liquor Licenses, One Not Without Controversy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Village Board will consider three liquor licenses at Monday’s meeting. One of them has raised concerns, and support, from residents. Two of the licenses are for upcoming businesses, and one is for an existing business. The first, to be located at 2560 Western Avenue,[Read More…]
