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State of Illinois Announces September 1 Start of Low Income Energy Assistance Program Enrollment
LIHEAP, PIPP applications available for seniors, people with disabilities beginning September 1 SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016. The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors[Read More…]
‘Windy City in Motion’ Exhibit Connects Movies, Travel
Features work from faculty at DePaul University and Lake Forest College Visitors and commuters at Chicago’s Union Station peruse the “Windy City in Motion: Movies + Travel in Chicago” exhibit, a collaboration between DePaul University and Lake Forest College. Faculty contributed research on religion, film, theater and Chicago history to[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Wells Fargo for Illegal Student Loan Servicing Practices
Wells Fargo to Pay $3.6 Million Penalty to the Bureau Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against Wells Fargo Bank for illegal private student loan servicing practices that increased costs and unfairly penalized certain student loan borrowers. The Bureau identified breakdowns throughout[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 21, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest residents have always been known to have that “volunteer spirit.” Many residents are always interested in learning how they can become more involved in the community. To help you find a volunteer project that is rights for you, the Village of Park Forest, in[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Volunteer Fair at Central Park on Friday, August 26
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2016. Are you interested in learning how you can become more involved in the community? A Volunteer Fair being held on Friday, August 26 will bring together numerous volunteer organizations to share their causes with those seeking service opportunities. The fair, to be held at Central[Read More…]
Major Construction Project Set to Begin in Park Forest on Monday, August 22
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2016. Construction is set to begin in Park Forest on Monday, August 22, as part of a year-long four-mile water main replacement project. Impacted areas include: • Chase (Homan to Gettysburg) • Homan (Indiana to Douglas) • Hamlin (Homan to Illinois) • Sherman (Douglas to Springfield)[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Historian Named National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. Erik Gellman, associate professor of history with expertise on social movements and urban history, has been selected to receive the prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Public Scholar grant award for the 2016-17 year. A scholar of African American, labor and modern U.S. history, Gellman will[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery to Host Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition
Featuring Kellie Lachata Card image design by Kellie Lachata CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED: August 25, 2016. Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery will host the Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition from Monday, August 22 through Thursday, September 15. An Artists’ Reception will be held on Wednesday, August 31 from noon[Read More…]
Democracy In Action Chicago Presents ‘Is Chicago Broke?’ on Sunday, August 21
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2016. Democracy In Action Chicago will present ‘Is Chicago Broke?’ on Sunday, August 21. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Mayor Emanuel claims we cannot afford many services without drastic tax increases.[Read More…]
