Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement regarding news that a federal judge ordered the government not to deport immigrants currently held at airports based on President Trump’s Executive Order barring individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries: “I am inspired by and agree with Judge Donnelly’s decision[Read More…]
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One Earth Film Festival Announces Its 2017 Schedule
Oak Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2017. One Earth Film Festival has just announced the schedule for its sixth year of bringing outstanding and solution-oriented environmental documentaries and programs to the Chicago region. Expanded to include two weekends for the first time, the festival runs March 3-12. Among other films on this year’s schedule are:[Read More…]
CORRECTION: Free Rain Barrels Available to Park Forest Residents in Will County
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–UPDATED January 30 with revised information received from the Village of Park Forest Free rain barrels are available to Village residents in the Will County section of Park Forest. Last year, a free rain barrel program was offered for Cook County residents. Now, Will County residents can get[Read More…]
March Against Betsy DeVos in Her Hometown Exceeds Expectations
MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017 By Mlle L A little over a week ago, one lone person in Holland, Michigan was fed up enough about the Betsy DeVos nomination for Secretary of Education that she decided to organize a protest. She put together a private Facebook page for a march through downtown.[Read More…]
Emergency Solidarity Rally TONIGHT, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at O’Hare Against #MuslimBan
Trump’s executive order impacts 134 million people, hundreds of travelers across the country, including in Chicago CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2017. This evening, advocacy groups, civil rights organizations, and concerned Chicagoans will rally at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order effectively banning Muslim citizens from[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to Trump’s Attacks on Chicago
Chicago, IL – (ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement: “In recent days, President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to ‘send in the Feds’ to address the ongoing violence in Chicago. These tweets and comments show a complete ignorance to reality. First, ‘sending in the Feds’ violates the[Read More…]
Trump Issues Anti-immigrant Executive Order; Alderman Joe Moore and Others to Host ‘Know Your Rights Seminar’ on Sunday, Jan. 29
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017. Chicago Alderman Joe Moore will be joining other elected official colleagues and community organizations to sponsor another ‘Know Your Rights Information Workshop’ for immigrants, refugees, their friends and supporters and concerned neighborhood residents. The workshop will take place this Sunday, January 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sullivan High School auditorium, 6631 N.[Read More…]
On Sunday, January 29, North Suburban Communities to Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities
Amidst Trump Executive Orders, Suburban Communities Unite Against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities Morton Grove, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2017. Multiracial and multi-faith group will call on suburban residents to express solidarity with Muslim and Arab communities, and urge that suburban towns pass immigrant sanctuary laws. President Trump’s ongoing flurry of executive orders banning refugees[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Hold Auditions for ‘Buried Child’ on Feb. 28 & March1
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 26, 2017. The Drama Group announces auditions for Buried Child by Sam Shepard on February 28 & March 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This Pulitzer Prize winning play takes a hard look at the American Dream. An estranged grandson comes home to find his family in[Read More…]
Speaker Michael Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, has requested a legislative committee take up potential cost-cutting changes to the state’s procurement process offered by Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Governor Rauner has proposed a series of changes to the state’s procurement process that could generate savings for the state,[Read More…]
