CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parent and community leaders will join with Alderman Cardenas (12) on Tuesday, April 18th to demand that Alderman Ed Burke (14) and Mayor Emanuel support the TIF Surplus Ordinance to keep Chicago Public Schools open. TIF funds can provide CPS schools with an estimated annual revenue potential[Read More…]
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TransWorks Program Publishes Open Letter to LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses
Chicago House’s TransWorks’ Team Lauds Businesses’ Inclusivity Practices & Extends Partnership Invitation to Address Unemployment and Discrimination in Trans Community Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 – Chicago House’s TransWorks Program sent an open letter to over 40 businesses that are located in Chicago and/or have a history of supporting and advertising to[Read More…]
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of April 18 Tax-Filing Deadline
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service has received 103.6 million 2016 individual income tax returns as of April 7 and expects millions more to be filed by the April 18 tax-filing deadline. Special filing deadline rules apply to members of the military serving in combat zones, those living outside the U.S.[Read More…]
Prairie State College Sustainability Center Invites Kids to ‘Go Green’ During April 22 Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. In recognition of Earth Day 2017, the Sustainability Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a special event for children, “Kids@College Go Green!” The Saturday, April 22 event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Matteson Area Center (MAC) at 4821 Southwick Dr.[Read More…]
Anti-Death Penalty Crusader Sister Helen Prejean to Speak at DePaul University on Wednesday, April 19
Panel to discuss the ethics of execution Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., an anti-death penalty activist, will speak on DePaul’s campus April 19 as part of a panel discussion titled “The Ethics of Execution.” (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The current debate over capital punishment is the backdrop for[Read More…]
Enlace Chicago’s Annual Fundraiser Noche de Estrellas to be Held on Wednesday, April 26
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. You are cordially invited to attend Enlace Chicago’s annual fundraiser Noche de Estrellas on Wednesday, April 26 at the Mi Tierra Restaurant, 2528 South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago. Join us in honoring The Robert R. McCormick Foundation with the Little Village Community Giving Award. Each year, Enlace Chicago awarda a community member[Read More…]
Free Garden Event at Union Street Gallery on Saturday, April 29
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, will host a coffee and conversation with landscape designer and garden consultant Marikay Peter Witlock. The event will take place on Saturday, April 29 beginning at 9 a.m. and is free and open to the public.[Read More…]
Handbags for Homes 2017 to Be Held on Thursday, June 22
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. Join All Chicago on Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at the Woman’s Athletic Club, 626 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago for ‘Handbags for Homes 2017.’ ‘Handbags for Homes 2017’ will be a fun night of fashion, food, friends, while preventing and ending homelessness in Chicago. All are invited[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest to Screen Documentary ‘Fix It – Healthcare At The Tipping Point’ on Friday, April 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest (UUCCPF), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘ Fix It – Healthcare At The Tipping Point’ on Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film screening. This documentary[Read More…]
Presentation on the Power of a Plant-Based Diet, Thursday, April 27
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. The Cancer Support Center and Vegging Out invite you to explore the power of a plant-based diet. The event will take place on Thursday, April 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cancer Support Center, 2018 Elm Street in Homewood. The presentation will be given by Nutrition[Read More…]
