CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016. Thomas Frank, a member of the Southeast Environmental Task Force and an activist working with residents of an East Chicago public housing complex located on a toxic lead site will be one of the speakers at Roosevelt University’s November 2 environmental justice forum. The forum entitled “Deindustrialization,[Read More…]
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A Timeless Start to the Holidays at Governors State University: Salt Creek Ballet to Perform the Nutcracker on Dec. 3
Featuring Guest Artists Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2016 – Nothing beats the din of holiday preparations—cooking, tree-trimming, caroling, lighting candles, shopping. However you choose to commemorate the holidays, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts offers a timeless way to kick off the holiday season[Read More…]
Veteran Tackling Challenges Faced by U.S. Military Veterans to Read From Acclaimed Book on Nov. 7 at Roosevelt University
Odie Lindsey CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. Military veteran and writer Odie Lindsey will read from his new book of short stories about the trials and tribulations that U.S. military veterans face in re-acclimating to society at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 7 at Roosevelt University, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Room 700,[Read More…]
Momentum Builds as More Artists Come Out in Support of Marijuana Legalization in California
Sting, Melissa Etheridge, Harry Belafonte, Pusha T, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Williams and Kenyon Martin Join Jesse Williams, Shailene Woodley, Olivia Wilde, Danny Glover, Russell Simmons and Numerous Other Actors, Musicians and Advocates to Support Historic Initiative that Would End Discriminatory Arrests, Earn Nearly a Billion in Tax Revenue, and Protect[Read More…]
On Nov. 1st Day of the Dead, Community Organizations to Hold Vigil at Broadview Detention Center to Honor Immigrants That Have Died In Detention
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2016. Community organizations will hold a vigil and community altar to honor the people that have died in immigration detention since the beginning of the year. People directly impacted by immigration detention will share their testimonies and will also demand the release of Gualberto Olac, a day-laborer currently[Read More…]
Center for Spatial Data Science Opens at UChicago
Prof. Luc Anselin leads collaborations across fields focusing on space, location The above image shows an example of how cloud mapping platform GeoDa-Web can be used to explore spatial patterns in traffic accidents in Manhattan, N.Y. GeoDa-Web is currently under development at the Center for Spatial Data Science. Courtesy of:[Read More…]
Center for Reproductive Rights 2016 Gala: A Celebratory Evening
Host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. With the soaring view of a New York City night skyline as a backdrop, Center for Reproductive Rights board chair Kathleen Tait welcomed Friday night 500 guests to the 2016 gala celebrating the organization’s historic achievements—from Texas to Ireland,[Read More…]
Details on Free Concert and Ticket Distribution for Ne-Yo GOTV Performance in Raleigh
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2016. On Tuesday, November 1, Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, producer, and actor NE-YO will host a “Love Trumps Hate” Get Out The Vote (GOTV) performance in Raleigh. NE-YO will perform and encourage North Carolinians to support Clinton and the North Carolina Democratic Party. GOTV Performance in Raleigh[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 30, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Young goblins and ghosts will be out on Monday, October 31st celebrating Halloween. You’ll find a list of safe Halloween activities taking place in Park Forest and the south suburbs in the special ‘Halloween Events’ section. Please be extra cautious when driving on Monday and watch out[Read More…]
Sauk Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club to Meet on Monday, November 14
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2016. The Sauk Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 14th, at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. in Frankfort. The speaker will be Cindy Skrukrud, Clean Water Program Director of the Sierra Club, Illinois[Read More…]
