The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “In the Blood” by Suzan-Lori Parks. (DePaul University/Michael Brosilow) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “In the Blood” by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Nathan Singh, in the Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre at The Theatre School building[Read More…]
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Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address, Jan. 27, 2016
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Remarks as prepared for delivery: This past year, we’ve seen major storms, deadly tornados and, recently, record flooding. In every instance, our emergency management team has been there with timely assistance, working hand-in-hand with the impacted communities and local officials. I am constantly in awe of the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Urges Eligible Workers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on Tax Returns
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reminds eligible constituents to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing their tax returns this year. The EITC is a federal tax refund available to millions of low to moderate income individuals and families. The average EITC refund last year[Read More…]
Clinton, Duckworth, Foxx Win Overwhelmingly at Chicago’s 49th Ward Endorsement Session
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Duckworth and State’s Attorney candidate Kimm Foxx emerged as the big winners at last night’s 49th Ward Democratic Party endorsement session. Each garnered more than two-thirds of the membership vote, which entitles them to an automatic endorsement. Also winning[Read More…]
Families Across Illinois Say the State of State is Weak Due to Failure to Pass a Responsible Budget
From one end of the state to the other, families and providers called on the Governor and lawmakers to put a budget first that chooses revenue over cuts to families and communities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The unanimous opinion among providers and families at press conferences in Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and[Read More…]
Invisible Institute Wins Knight News Challenge on Data, $400K
Citizens Police Data Project to use Knight funding to bring more transparency to allegations of police misconduct The Citizens Police Data Project staff: Jamie Kalven, Chaclyn Hunt, Rajiv Sinclair, Alison Flowers, Darryl Holliday, Harry Backlund CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016. The Invisible Institute, a journalism production company on the South Side[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Shootings on Westwood Dr., Creates Unit To Address Gun Violence
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to a concern raised by a reader, eNews Park Forest made inquiry regarding reported incidents of shots fired in mid-January on Westwood Drive. The response from Deputy Chief Chris Mannino follows: The Park Forest Police Department is investigating two shootings on the 100 block of[Read More…]
Chicago Alderman Joe Moore Accepting Donations of water for Flint, Michigan, Today, Tues., Jan. 26
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2016 By: Alderman Joe Moore I apologize for the last-minute notice, but a friend just notified me he is driving a truck to Flint, Michigan, tomorrow morning and offered to transport water to the residents of that city, who have been affected by the city’s contaminated water supply. I[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches Initiative to Support Home Buyers And Strengthen Neigborhoods Across Chicago
Home Buyer Assistance Program Will Encourage Homeownership by Providing Down Payment Assistance for Working Families CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a city initiative to support home buyers in neighborhoods across Chicago. The Home Buyer Assistance Program will help make homeownership possible for working families and individuals by[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Encourages Commuters to Take Advantage of Larger Mass Transit Tax Benefit
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2016. As tax season begins, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today encouraged employers and mass transit commuters to take full advantage of a tax benefit that was strengthened and permanently extended by Congress late last year. The tax-free benefit could yield $1,000 annually in federal and state tax[Read More…]
