People with disabilities joined caregivers, frontline workers, public employees in appeal to governor to end harsh austerity agenda that hurts thousands, as allies prepare to carry message to Springfield for Wednesday State of State address. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. If Valentine’s Day is about sharing the love, it’s time for Illinois’[Read More…]
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Southeast Environmental Task Force to Screen Documentary ‘Time to Choose’ on Sunday, February 19
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2017. The Southeast Environmental Task Force will screen the documentary film ‘Time to Choose’ on February 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 13300 South Baltimore in Chicago. This documentary explains some causes of climate change and what can be done to address them…but what you might[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification and to learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time home-buyer programs,[Read More…]
Interfaith Rally Calls for National Day of Action Wednesday, Feb. 15
Coalition gathers to protest the Islamophobic & racist agendas of US & Israeli leaders WASHINGTON DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017 — A coalition of national faith-based organizations, including Jewish Voice for Peace, Friends of Sabeel North America and American Muslims for Palestine, organized rallies in more than a dozen cities nationwide on[Read More…]
Illinois Seniors to Lead Demonstration Against Trump Administration and Potential Cuts to Social Security Tuesday, Feb. 14
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Concerned seniors from Jane Addams Senior Caucus will lead Chicago’s fourth #ResistTrumpTuesdays on Tues, Feb 14, 2017 beginning at 3:30 PM at the NW corner of Jackson and Dearborn, outside the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building. Attendees will march to the JP Morgan Chase building on[Read More…]
University of Chicago Groups: ‘Bigotry is Not Normal’ – Protest on Wednesday, Feb. 15
Coalition demands University Stop Providing Platform to Trump Surrogates Chicago –(ENEWPSF)—February 13, 2017. A coalition of organizations at the University of Chicago has delivered a letter (attached) to the school’s Institute of Politics (IOP), asking it to “to stop providing a platform to surrogates of the Trump administration.” The coalition, led by a[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest: Temporary Water Outage Impacting Numerous Streets, Feb. 13, 2017
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. On Monday, February 13, residents on the following streets may have disruptions in their water service between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. due to water main replacement: Blackhawk Drive Monee Road Nanti Navajo Nieosho S Orchard Drive Shabbona Drive Crews expect to[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Takes Top Honors in IHSA South Suburban Speech Sectional in Poetry Reading and Performance in the Round Events
Will Compete in State Tournament February 17-18 in Peoria. RICHTON PARK, ILL. –(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017—Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in two events at the IHSA South Suburban Speech Sectional tournament at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school’s nine-member Performance in the Round group, who staged the African folk[Read More…]
Assata’s Daughters Raises Funds for Takiya Holmes, 11-year-old Chicago Girl Shot in Head
Concerned Chicagoans can support Takiya’s family in their time of need by making a donation. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2017. Statement from Assata’s Daughters: Takiya Holmes is a beloved member of our community and a fierce young freedom fighter. On Feb 11 she was shot in the head and remains in critical[Read More…]
Flossmoor Community Church to Host Community Conversation on Wednesday, February 15
Flossmoor, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2017. Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in FLossmoor, IL will host a community conversation on Wednesday, February 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. What would it look like to live love in our community? Source: http://www.fccfaithful.org
