BENSENVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth’s (IL-08) office hosted a workshop in Bensenville this morning to help local minority-owned small businesses better compete for federal contracts and funding. At the workshop, local small business owners and entrepreneurs heard from small business experts about federal resources and programs available to minority-owned,[Read More…]
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University of Chicago Celebrates Expanded Mission of Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Launch event honors Michael Polsky for $50 million commitment to support campus-wide venture creation The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Sept. 29 celebrated the center’s expanded mission. Copyright: zrIMAGES CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016.Four months after University Trustee Michael Polsky, MBA’87, increased his commitment to $50 million in support of[Read More…]
Thousands ‘Walk In’ for Public Schools in Largest Coordinated Education Action in History
Parents, educators, and students rally at more than 2,000 campuses for the public schools all our students deserve WASHINGTON – October 06, 2016 – Today, community leaders, parents, students, and educators “walked in” to more than 2,000 schools serving over 1 million students in more than 200 cities as part[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Over $3 Million in Federal Funding to Bolster Chicago Police Department
City of Chicago to receive $3.125 million to help hire 25 officers focused on community policing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program has awarded the City of Chicago $3,125,000 in funding to hire twenty-five community[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Announces Fall Potpourri of Lecture Series Topics
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED October 6, 2016. The fall Potpourri lecture series at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has been announced. The Thursday morning series begins on October 13 with “Behind the Page: A look at Comic Book (and Graphic Novel) Creation and Creators” with Author & Editor[Read More…]
Driver Delivering Large Water Main Pipes Killed Monday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A driver for a trucking company was killed Monday in Park Forest when he was unloading water main pipes. The pipes “spilled off his vehicle” and struck him, according to a report. From the Chicago Tribune: A driver for an Alsip-based trucking carrier was killed Monday in[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum New Exhibit ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey’ Opens Veteran’s Day 2016
Museum featuring the Artwork of Author, Artist and Veteran, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Black Heart, 2004 Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016 The National Veterans Art Museum’s (NVAM) newest exhibit, ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey,’ explores connections between the timeless and universal story of veterans’ return from combat through the artwork of World War II[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on the Passing of Former Rich Township Tax Assessor Shirley Green
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Former Rich Township Tax Assessor Shirley Green. “Shirley Green will be remembered as a dedicated and caring community leader who made meaningful contributions to the south suburban region and worked to make our[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Strong Federal Protections for Prepaid Account Consumers (Video)
New Rule Includes ‘Know Before You Owe’ Prepaid Disclosures WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized strong federal consumer protections for prepaid account users. The new rule requires financial institutions to limit consumers’ losses when funds are stolen or cards are lost, investigate and[Read More…]
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Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you know someone in your part of the community who excels, stands out? Share the good news, Park Forest! Are you reading this in one of our neighboring towns? You count too! Perhaps its someone in your neighborhood, church, club, organization, or school? Anywhere. Honestly. We’re[Read More…]
