Exhibition is the largest presentation of artist’s work to date Tony Fitzpatrick’s “Winter Martins (a dervish delight)” — Image courtesy of the artist CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2016. Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick will bring his signature brand of witty visual repartee to the DePaul Art Museum this spring with a display[Read More…]
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White House Launches New $100 Million Competition to Expand Tuition-Free Community College Programs that Connect Americans to In-Demand Jobs
“Every American, whether they’re young or just young at heart, should be able to earn the skills and education necessary to compete and win in the 21st century economy.” – President Barack Obama Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2016. Today, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will highlight how communities are coming[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 24, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2016. ‘From Earth,’ a juried exhibition of fifty-three artists presenting images inspired by, derived from, portraying or interpreting plants will open at Tall Grass Arts Association’s Gallery on Saturday, April 30 with a reception from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit presents examples of drawing; painting;[Read More…]
Annual Rich Township Senior Fair to be Held on May 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2016. The Rich Township Senior Fair is an annual fair that brings information to area seniors on a large number of available services, including transportation, recreation, restaurants, health care, and legal. In 2015, the Senior Fair was held in a new venue, the Richton Park Community[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Open Applications For ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2016
Annual Program Will Host 200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago; Program to Expand Number of Student Participants by an Additional 75 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is now accepting applications for participation in the fourth annual installment of the successful[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on Congress to Invest Savings from Bipartisan Sentencing Reform Legislation in Underserved Communities
Mayor Calls on Congress to Seize the Opportunity to Break the Cycles of Violence in Hardest Hit Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today called on Congress to pass bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation and seize the opportunity to invest billions of dollars in projected savings from this type[Read More…]
Lansing Kmart To Close
Lansing, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Claiming that it is attempting “to accelerate its transformation and its return to profitability,” Sears Holdings announced that it is closing 68 Kmart and 10 Sears stores this summer. Slated to close is the Lansing Kmart, 17355 Torrence Ave. According to the statement, “In February, the company said that[Read More…]
Earth Awareness Activities Coming To South Suburban College April 27th
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. The South Suburban College Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce its annual Earth Awareness Day Expo to be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Main Campus in South Holland. Vendors for the day include: Chicago Metropolitan[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Collaborative ‘UP Initiative’ to Curb Gun Violence and Reinvest in Urban Areas
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today announced “The UP Initiative,” a new collaborative effort between Members of Congress and community partners to reduce gun violence and increase economic opportunity. The UP Initiative — short for “Urban Progress” — builds on the recommendation of the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun[Read More…]
IL House Speaker Madigan: House Passes Emergency Funding for Higher Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement Friday following House passage of a plan that will deliver emergency funding to the state’s public universities, community colleges and MAP recipients to avoid school closures: “Governor Rauner has said that crisis creates opportunity and leverage, and that[Read More…]
