Historic Bronzeville Apartment Building Restored to Serve Again as Community Anchor CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Eugene Jones, Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) and community stakeholders to reopen the historic Rosenwald Courts in Bronzeville as a modern, affordable apartment complex. “Nearly a century[Read More…]
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Check to Make Sure That You are Registered to Vote
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2016. One cannot underestimate the importance of the 2016 elections. With talks of voter suppression, computer hacking, and administrative issues, it’s extremely important to determine if you are registered to vote. If you have already registered to vote, click on the link below to make certain that you[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host 4th Annual Hiring Event Friday, October 14
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 4th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Last year, more than 85 employers with active job[Read More…]
Halloween at the Park Forest House Museum Through November 9
Gurley Candles and a witch mask and costume in the box decorate the TV. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2016. It’s Halloween at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Halloween decorations will be on display through November 9. The Museum is located at 227 Monee Road in Park Forest (inside St.[Read More…]
Sailing Toward a Life of Mentorship: An Arctic Youth Story
Jannelle taking a study break at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Photo provided by Jannelle Trowbridge. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016 By: Jannelle Trowbridge, Arctic Youth Ambassador “I tell my students, ‘When you get these jobs that you have so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest and Haunts Against Hunger to Host 4-Day Haunted House Event
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2016. The Village of Park Forest and Haunts Against Hunger will present a 4-day Haunted House on October 28, 29, 30 & 31 at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. Pre-Ticket sales are available at Village of Park Forest, Recreation &[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Joins With Nation’s Leading Pediatric Organizations on New Guide Supporting Transgender Youth
New resource provides family members, clinicians and the public with blueprint for affirming and respecting transgender young people. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, joined with the American Academy[Read More…]
Creator of ‘You’ve Been Trumped’ to Release Sequel before Presidential Election (Video)
‘You’ve Been Trumped Too’ reveals new concerns about Donald Trump’s treatment of ordinary Scottish villagers in this explosive new documentary film https://ksr-video.imgix.net/projects/2644758/video-709942-h264_high.mp4 NEW YORK, NY –(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2016. Award-winning filmmaker Anthony Baxter, creator of ‘You’ve Been Trumped’ will release a sequel to his successful documentary just weeks before the[Read More…]
National Community Development Initiative Selects Chicago for $5 Million Grant
Grant supports Chicago’s investment in revitalizing and connecting public spaces Stony Island Arts Bank will serve as the pilot site in an initiative to foster civic engagement, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability. Photo by: Tom Harris. Copyright Hedrich Blessing. Courtesy of Rebuild Foundation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016 By: Ronia Holmes A[Read More…]
In Light of Troubling New Data, Sen. Warren Demands Education Department Halt Collection of Former Corinthian Students’ Debt and Discharge Their Loans
Data Uncovered by Warren Staff Investigation Show Department Focused on Debt Collection, Not Providing Relief for Students Who Were Cheated by Corinthian Washington, DC -(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2016. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today wrote to U.S. Secretary of Education John King to halt collections on the loans of former[Read More…]
