The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare is the latest investment in the revitalization of Navy Pier CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2016. Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, Chicago Shakespeare Executive Director Criss Henderson and Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner yesterday announced a new performance venue, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.[Read More…]
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League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Presentation on Handgun Violence & Gun Control Legislation on March 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for an informative presentation on Handgun Violence and Gun Control Legislation. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Our speaker[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Allstate’s Decision to Move Hundreds of Jobs to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016 “Allstate’s decision to bring hundreds of jobs to Chicago is further reinforcement that Chicago offers the fundamental strengths that iconic businesses need for future success. It is a testament to the talent of our workers, the strength of our business climate and the quality of life in[Read More…]
Senators Murray, Warren, Blumenthal Respond to Oversight Report on Education Department’s Student Loan Servicers’ Compliance Review
The Senators raised concerns with the Department’s initial review in August Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2016. Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) responded to the report from the Education Department’s Office of[Read More…]
Veterans for Peace to Host Exclusive, One Night Only Showing ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. Veterans for Peace will host a one night only showing of the documentary ‘Of Men and War’ on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kerasotes ShowPlace Icon Theater, 1011 South Delano Ct., Chicago. A question and answer session will follow the film screening. The warriors[Read More…]
Peace on Earth Film Festival to be Held March 3 through March 6
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. The Peace On Earth Film Festival will be held on Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago. The event is free and open to the public. Twenty-six films from 11 countries covering a range of peace, justice[Read More…]
Woods Music Concert to be Held at Thorn Creek Nature Center on March 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. Come celebrate the early spring woods with music at the annual Woods Music concert on Friday, March 18, 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. The evening will feature music performed by Seth Whitson with vocals and guitar, Christopher Kondrath and Julian Pat Romane on[Read More…]
A Modern Spin on Greek Mythology at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2016. Young love ended much too soon. Letters used for communication instead of speaking. A father-daughter relationship restored despite “the rules of the Underworld.” Characters called Stones. What more could you ask for in a good Greek tragedy? Immerse yourself in another-worldly experience on April[Read More…]
Governors State University Students and Higher Education Coalition to Make Funding Push for Colleges and Universities in Chicago’s Southland at Rally on March 7
Groups Unite to Urge Lawmakers, Governor to Solve Months-Long Funding Stalemate University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2016. Governors State University (GSU) students and local members of the Illinois Coalition to Invest in Higher Education will hold a rally Monday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m., outside GSU’s main entrance to outline[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls on Chicago-Based Abbott Labs to Explain 180 Layoffs, Plan to Outsource Jobs
Laid-off workers forced to train their replacements before losing their jobs CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the Chief Executive Officer Miles White of Abbott Laboratories in Chicago to explain reports that his company plans to lay off 180 workers and replace them with foreign[Read More…]
