Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s longtime and enriching association with the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) has led to the School District’s selection to serve as the sole pilot school district in the United States for the Iridescent Curiosity Machine Family Science Program.” A release[Read More…]
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Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia on Saturday, November 12
Post-Election, Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia. After speaking program, participants will ask stores to put up signs saying “We Support Our Muslim Neighbors” Oak Lawn, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. On Saturday, November 12, a rally will be held in support of our Muslim neighbors at the First United Methodist Church[Read More…]
University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute to Unite Scholars Studying Questions About Knowledge Formation
Nov. 15 event part of growing effort to introduce institute to UChicago community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016 By Susan Keaton The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge is introducing itself to the University of Chicago this academic year through TED-style talks and a scholarly journal, a full roster of classes[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Urges Congress to Address Backlog of Naturalization Applications
Also announces launch of a new website for the Office of New Americans during naturalization ceremony at the Chicago Cultural Center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today sent a letter to Congress urging legislators to appropriate funds to ensure the Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has enough resources to[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016.In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie State College (PSC) will be celebrating veterans throughout the month of November with several activities. All activities will be held at the college’s main campus, at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. A Missing Man Table will be displayed, beginning[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
As Veterans Day approaches, Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Occupation of the American Mind’ to Be Shown at Beverly Unitarian Church on November 11
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. As part of our continuing efforts in the areas of peace and justice, Southsiders for Peace will be showing a movie that explores how Israel attempts to frame its actions in Palestine, and how these efforts have fared in the US. On November 11th at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244[Read More…]
Statement from Illinois Speaker Madigan on Tuesday’s Election Results
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2016 “Voters stated clearly that they wish to maintain a wide Democratic majority in the Illinois House of Representatives and maintain a strong check on Bruce Rauner and his anti-middle class agenda. Voters said they support the vision of the Democratic Party with the victories of Tammy Duckworth[Read More…]
Center on Halsted to Host 2016 Gay Film Festival November 11 – 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. This fall, Pride Films and Plays’ developmental work with writers from around the country continues with Gay Film Weekend for new screenplay development. Five finalists have been named in PFP’s 2016 Great Gay Screenplay Contest, an international contest for screenplays with LGBT characters and themes. The five[Read More…]
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council to Hosts Panel Discussion on the Pros and Cons of Community Benefits Agreements on Nov. 9
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCC) will host a panel discussion on the pros and cons of Community Benefits Agreements (CBA’s) on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lawndale Community Church, 3827 West Ogden Avenue in Chicago. The event is free and open to the[Read More…]
