CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2016. Scrappers Film Group, in collaboration with Truthout.org, invites you to the third event in our four-part series of screenings, conversations and performances at Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, on March 21st at 7 p.m. Filming police is legal in all 50 states – but numerous[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Appointment of Judge Merrick Garland for the U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2016 “President Obama’s choice of Chicago-native Judge Merrick Garland as his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court gives Congress the opportunity to fill this crucial vacancy with a jurist of unparalleled experience and legal acumen. Garland has proven himself to be one of the best appellate judges[Read More…]
Park Forest Rotary to Host ‘Books 2 Meals’ Book Sale April 1 through 3
Park Forest. IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Park Forest Rotary Club will be hosting a fundraising event offering thousands of books, including some rare and vintage books sorted, categorized and reasonably priced. Other items for sale include Audio Books, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds from this sale will benefit the local food pantries. The event[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Musical Theatre Alumna Mia Serafino Co-stars in NBC’s Crowded
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. A Roosevelt University musical theatre alumna is one of the stars of the new TV sitcom Crowded, which debuts on NBC network TV beginning on Sunday, March 20. Mia Serafino, a 2011 graduate of Roosevelt’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA), plays Stella, the grown daughter of[Read More…]
One of Today’s Best Writers, Ottessa Moshfegh, to Read at Roosevelt Univesity on March 21
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. Ottessa Moshfegh, whose 2015 novel Eileen is a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, will read from her work at 5 p.m. Monday, March 21 in Roosevelt University’s seventh floor Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Moshfegh is one of the nation’s rising young[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Joins Senate Democrats to Introduce Major College Affordability Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and members of the Senate Democratic caucus to introduce the In the Red Act – a major reform to address college affordability and put America on a path toward debt-free college education. The In[Read More…]
Sentator Durbin, Representatives Schakowsky, Bustos to Travel to Cuba with President Obama
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) will travel to Cuba on Sunday with President Obama. Obama will be only the second sitting U.S. President to visit Cuba after Calvin Coolidge’s visit in 1928. “I’m excited to join President[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action to Shut Down Illegal Student Debt Relief Scheme
Student Loan Processing.US and Owner Charged Student Loan Borrowers Millions in Illegal Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requested that a federal district court enter a final judgment and order that would shut down a student debt relief scheme that charged borrowers millions[Read More…]
Yoga Classes Being Offered at Freedom Hall Beginning March 31
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2016. Registration is now being taken for a Yoga class for people who haven’t stretched in while or maybe have never stretched to help them to get more flexible and more pliable to perform everyday activities. Yoga class will be held at Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood[Read More…]
The People’s Plan for Lawndale 2040: North Lawndale Community Planning Conference to be Held on April 16
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2016. Sinai Community Institute, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and CMAP invite you to the North Lawndale Community Planning Conference. This conference kicks off the second phase of the planning process and will provide an overview and breakout sessions as it relates to the physical environment, to identify[Read More…]
