Des Plaines, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2017. An interfaith solidarity vigil will be held on Friday, March 3 at the Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines (ICCD), 480 Potter Road. The rally will begin at 12:30 p.m. State Senator Daniel Biss is scheduled to participate. On February 16, the ICCD suffered a bomb[Read More…]
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Beans & Greens to Host Gardening Workshop on Thursday, March 9
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2017. Beans & Greens Fresh Market, 1941 Ridge Road in Homewood, will be hosting a workshop on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The topic will be ‘Starting Seedlings for Organic Farming.’ The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 708-647-1737 Source: http://ssfcoop.com/[Read More…]
Anti-Defamation League Offers Resource to Help Parents Discuss Jewish Community Centers’ Bomb Threats with Children
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has produced an online resource to help parents, families and educators discuss the recent wave of bomb threats and evacuations affecting Jewish Community Centers and day schools with young children and teens. The ADL resource, “Five tips for talking with[Read More…]
Governors State University Awarded New Kresge Grant to Expand Male Success Initiative
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017. Governors State University in University Park, Illinois has received a second grant from The Kresge Foundation, one of the largest and most prestigious philanthropic organizations in the United States. First funded with a 3-year $875,000 grant in November of 2011 for their Dual Degree Program (DDP),[Read More…]
Stand Up for ALL Our Neighbors: ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ Signs Available at Chicago’s 49th Ward Service Office
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2017. Signs with the message “Hate Has No Home Here” have been posted in windows, yards and car bumpers throughout Rogers Park. These popular signs serve as a counter to the divisive and harmful rhetoric and policies emanating from the current occupant of the White House and a declaration of our community’s solidarity with those have[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Residents to be on Alert for Storm-Related Repair Scams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2017. Following Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in central and southern Illinois and the Chicago area, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned residents in impacted areas to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may be in need of repairs from[Read More…]
Rep. Bobby Rush: ‘Trump’s Speech was… Campaign Promises on Steroids’ and, Chicago Needs Solutions Not Rhetoric
Rep. Bobby Rush (D–IL 1st District) U.S. Rep. Rush challenges president to visit Chicago after more misguided comments WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2017. U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) wasted no time in inviting President Donald Trump to Chicago as the president made his way to the lectern for his[Read More…]
March is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. March is Resident Appreciation Month in Park Forest and there are events planned for all. Residents are encouraged to come out and meet their neighbors and Village officials and staff. Enter to Win $150 Off Your Next Water Bill – March 1 – 4 Stop[Read More…]
Wheeler Kearns Wins Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design for Lakeview Pantry
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. Today, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago presented the 23rd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) to recognize and honor the top real estate development and architectural design projects in the city’s neighborhoods. CNDA, the city’s premier forum for recognition of community development projects and architectural[Read More…]
100 Years of Jazz Inspires Free Visual Arts Exhibition at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2017– You might think it difficult to find ways to relate jazz music to the visual arts, but really there are many connections—obsession, improvisation and collaboration. Explore these principles in artmaking at Governors State University’s Visual Arts Gallery on March 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at[Read More…]
