South side boat house is fourth of its kind in the city CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly and Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) joined members of the Bridgeport and rowing communities yesterday to officially open Eleanor boat house at 2828 S.[Read More…]
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Park Forest People of Faith – Peace Prayers and Film Wednesday, December 7
St. Ireneus Church, Park Forest – Source: churchesinchicago Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. The Park Forest People of Faith monthly peace prayers gathering will take place this Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Rev Johnnette Shane of Holy Family will lead our prayers this month. We will gather this month[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading[Read More…]
CGLA: Over 130 Children, Caregivers, and Incarcerated Mothers Will Celebrate Christmas Together Through the Reunification Ride
Christmas together for moms and kids (Reunification Ride) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Thanks in part to CGLA, on December 17, 2016, two buses will bring over 100 children and caregivers to see their mothers at Logan Correctional Center, over 180 miles from Chicago. Families will make Christmas arts and crafts,[Read More…]
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio with David Murray in Rare Chicago Concert on Monday, December 12 at Alhambra
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2016. The Kahil El’Zabar All Star Ritual Trio will perform a Holiday concert on Monday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant’s Marrakesh Room, 1240 West Randolph in Chicago. Kahil El’Zabar, brings together three modern music masters, who have all been at the forefront of creative[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 4, 2016
Artwork by Mary Ann Trzyna is featured in Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘A Winter’s Tale’ exhibit Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest’s Tall Grass Arts Association’s current exhibition is ‘A Winter’s Tale’ featuring the paintings, drawings and photographs by six regional. Nearly fifty works fill the gallery walls with images[Read More…]
Surface Design Association – Illinois to Meet at Union Street Gallery on Sunday, December 4
Flowers by Ausrine Kerr CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2016. Surface Design Association – Illinois (SDA-IL) will be having their meeting on Sunday, December 4 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.at Union Street Gallery,1527 Otto Blvd. in Chicago Heights. Ausrine Kerr, Ausrine’s Arts Room of Evanston, will be providing a demonstration duing[Read More…]
UChicago Endowment to Invest in Startups with Roots on Campus
Photo by: Matt Marton UChicago Startup Investment Program launches with $25 million for early-stage companies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2016. The University of Chicago is designating $25 million from its endowment to invest alongside established venture funds in startups led by faculty, students, staff and alumni, expanding a commitment to grow entrepreneurship[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Announces $25-Million Gift, Largest in the University’s History
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2016. Roosevelt University announced today that it has been designated to receive a bequest in the approximate amount of $25-million, the largest gift in the University’s history. The bequest is from the estate of Rosaline Cohn of Chicago, who died in 2010 at the age of 97, and[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan Responds to Governor Rauner’s Most Recent Request for Additional Budget Meetings and Topics for Discussion
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2016. House Speaker Michael Madigan on Friday released the following statement regarding meetings with Gov. Bruce Rauner about the state budget and other state issues: “I am available to meet with Governor Rauner this Saturday and Sunday, and I will work to[Read More…]
