SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. South Suburban College and Thornton Township have pooled resources to help residents with training and job opportunities. This collaboration has saved taxpayer dollars by helping clients get off of General Assistance and into gainful employment. For the past 18 months, residents have received almost[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Urges Governor Rauner to Protect Illinois Immigrants from Trump Executive Orders
Attorney General Sends Letter to Governor Urging His Administration to Fight Executive Orders & Protect Illinois Immigrants & Refugees from Discrimination & Hate Crimes Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter yesterday to Gov. Rauner condemning the federal executive orders on immigration and urging him to[Read More…]
Graduate Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25
Advance registration is requested by Wednesday, February 22 University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2017. GRE test-taking strategies, choosing the right graduate program, and financing your education are all topics that will be discussed at the Graduate Program Open House at Governors State University on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Latino Union of Chicago to Host Forum on Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders on Thursday, Feb. 9
Community Group’s New Space Offers Access to Jobs, Immigrants’ Rights Programs Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2017. Latino Union of Chicago’s new office, which opened last week in the heart of the thriving Lawrence Avenue business district, will provide employers and community members alike with easier access to economic development and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Takes Top Honors in IHSA Regional Individual Speech Events; Southland College Prep Places First in Performance in the Round Event
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017—Marian Catholic High School, the Chicago Heights, Illinois speech powerhouse, won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Regional Individual Speech Event tournament for 12 Chicago southwest suburban area high schools hosted by Southland College Prep Charter High School, Richton Park, Saturday, February 4. Marian[Read More…]
Black History Month Conference at Roosevelt University Marks 50 Years of Black Power Movement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Fifty years after the first shout of “Black Power” rang out during a pivotal Mississippi civil rights march, Roosevelt University will host a conference, “From Civil Rights to Black Power: Tracing the African American Freedom Struggle” on Feb. 17 and 18. Presented by Chicago Student Nonviolent Coordinating[Read More…]
VoteVets Releases Blistering New Ad, Telling Trump To Start Acting Like a Legitimate President (Video)
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. The largest progressive group of veterans in America, with over 500,000 supporters, VoteVets.org, is today releasing a blistering new television ad that takes on Donald Trump’s initial moves as President. The spot debuted on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” a show Trump reportedly watches daily, to get[Read More…]
Hour of Code Connects Computer Scientists with Young Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017 By Carla Reiter By the time most students get to middle school, they are experts at using cell phones and playing video games. But few understand how the technologies work or who writes the programs that make them run. Changing that is the idea behind Hour of[Read More…]
Artists Selected for Nationwide Women Veterans Art Exhibit
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Ten women Veteran artists have been selected to showcase their work at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers around the country in March, to coincide with Women’s History Month. “It is our hope that this exhibit will provide insight into the diverse experiences of women[Read More…]
One Earth Film Festival Presents 6th Annual Green Carpet Gala on March 3
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Mingle with like-minded friends who believe in sustainability and creativity. Meet leaders of the environmental movement and filmmaking community. This is a place where ideas and art merge, where people who care about the planet express themselves frankly and elegantly. Join us for our Sixth[Read More…]
