CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. From Alderman Joe Moore (Chicago 49th Ward): Join me this weekend for one of the most popular neighborhood events of the summer–the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival. It’s a FREE, weekend-long arts festival that features over 140 artists, open studios, and live entertainment by 40 bands on three outdoor stages. Experience every variety[Read More…]
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WERQ! LGBTQ Job Fair September 16 in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2016. More than 30 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits will participate in the Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, September 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago. The event, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by[Read More…]
Women’s Equality Day Event on August 26, Chicago Premiere of EQUAL MEANS EQUAL
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016 – “Celebrate” Women’s Equality Day with the Chicago premiere of Equal Means Equal at the Logan Theatre on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 6 p.m. The screening will be followed by a rousing panel discussion with local lawyers whose clients’ experience first-hand how laws exclude or harm[Read More…]
DePaul University Art Museum Receives Gift of 114 Works by Chicago-Based Artists
Donation from Chuck Thurow builds ‘legacy of art in the city’ “Son So & So” by Candida Alvarez is work or acrylic and graphite from 2001. This is one of 114 works of art donated by Chuck Thurow to the DePaul Art Museum’s permanent collection. (Image courtesy of DePaul Art[Read More…]
Senator Mark Kirk Connects Illinois Veterans with Employers at Veterans Job Fair
Kirk Connects Illinois Veterans with Employers at Veterans Job Fair CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today hosted an Illinois Veterans Employment and Resource Fair at the University of Illinois in Champaign to give veterans the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of Illinois’ largest employers as well as leading veteran service organizations for VA assistance[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Stands With ROOTS In Their Effort to Provide Affordable Housing
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. Today, Rep. Schakowsky stood alongside the Renters Organizing Ourselves to Stay (ROOTS) partners, elected officials and Fannie Mae, the nation’s largest foreclosing owner, to announce the acquisition of 44 rental units that will provide stable, permanently affordable housing to an estimated 200 residents. ROOTS works[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Consumers Complain of Needless Hurdles in Applying for Lower Student Loan Payments
CFPB Calls on Student Loan Servicers to Strengthen Practices, Publishes “Fix It Form” for Servicers to Adopt WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Student Loan Ombudsman released a report finding consumers complain of servicing problems that make it difficult to get lower student[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Metropolitan Planning Council Unveil Our Great Rivers, Chicago’s First Unified Vision for Calumet, Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers
Our Great Rivers calls for more productive, living, inviting Calumet, Chicago and Des Plaines rivers, by 2040, based on research, ideas from thousands of Chicagoans, and expert input CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced his support for Our Great Rivers, the City’s first unifying and forward-looking vision and[Read More…]
Slut Walk Chicago to Host Mass March Against Rape Culture on Saturday, August 20
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2016. Slut Walk Chicago invites Chicagoans to attend an annual mass march and speak out against rape culture, in support of survivors of sexual violence, and in advocacy of freedom of sexual expression and practices by consenting individuals. The event will take place on Saturday, August 20 beginning[Read More…]
Artists Walk Theatre to Present ‘The Fantasticks’
Flossmoor, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2016. Artists Walk Theatre will present ‘The Fantasticks’ at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. Performances will be held on: August 26 & 27, September 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m.; August 28, September 11 & 18 at 2 p.m. ‘The Fantasticks’ is a[Read More…]
