Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the budget impasse continues in Illinois, Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday, imploring Gov. Bruce Rauner to “join us in putting the budget first.” He says “House Democrats stand ready to work with him in good faith. Speaker Madigan’s statement follows: “For nearly two years,[Read More…]
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University of Chicago Student Library Employees File Petition to Unionize
University of Chicago Library CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. A coalition of University of Chicago student library workers filed a petition yesterday to become one of the nation’s first primarily undergraduate student unions at a private university. The group of student employees, calling themselves the Student Library Employees Union, worked with[Read More…]
Results of Chicago’s 49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Initiative Announced
PB49 Community Reps (left to right) Carol Melnick and Tonia Andreina, Gale School student Christian Garcia, and PB49 Coordinator Cecilia Salinas celebrate that the Gale School “Learning Garden” was one of the winning project proposals in the 49th Ward Participatory Budgeting election. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. In the eighth annual 49th Ward[Read More…]
Cook County Medical Examiner Reports Deaths Caused by Acrylfentanyl, Powerful Opioid
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed more than 40 deaths in 2017 due to acrylfentanyl, a powerful, new opioid. The office has confirmed that from January through April 8, 44 deaths were attributed to acrylfentanyl, a new fentanyl analog whose potency is still being studied. The[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Cancels Trail Workday Scheduled for Sunday, May 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. Thorn Creek Nature Center has cancelled its Trail Workday scheduled for Sunday, May 14. The next Trail Workday will take place on Saturday, June 24. Workdays are a fun way to give back to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve! Help maintain the trails throughout the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for May 7 Through May 20, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —This week’s column covers a two week period as I’ll be taking some time off to celebrate my birthday. My weekly column will resume on Sunday, May 21. Don’t forget that Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day. Be sure to do something special for the Mom in[Read More…]
Evanstonians Demand Racial Equity Plan
Suspension of Evanston Public Library’s Only Black Librarian, Lesley Williams Catalyzed Call for Accountability Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017 – On Thursday May 4th, a coalition of 20 Evanston residents rallied in front of the Evanston Public Library to demand an equity audit of library services, collections, and policies. Although concern over the Library’s[Read More…]
Illinois Activists Announce a Two-Week, 200-Mile March From Chicago to Springfield for a State Budget That Works
Illinois budget crisis offers a glimpse into what’s in store for the nation under the Trump tax plan CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. Marchers ranging in age from 23 to 90 years old from diverse Chicago communities, will walk 200 miles to Springfield asking people along the route about how the state’s budget[Read More…]
Automatic Voter Registration Passes Illinois Senate: David Orr
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr praised the Illinois Senate on passing Automatic Voter Registration legislation. The bill passed with bipartisan support. The bill now heads for the Illinois House. Clerk Orr’s statement follows: I commend the Illinois Senate for passing Automatic Voter Registration, legislation which would secure and[Read More…]
Prairie State College Annual Summer Speech Camp Open to High School Speech Team Competitors
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting its 19th Annual Summer Speech Camp, Monday, July 10, through Thursday, July 20. The camp meets from 1:15 to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, and is intended[Read More…]
