CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2016. Spring 2016 registration is open at Prairie State College (PSC), and the schedule brings special opportunities for musicians to join one of the various ensembles the college offers during the semester. Classes for the spring semester begin Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Wind Ensemble, directed by music[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement On Planned Parenthood Lawsuit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Januarty 14, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after Planned Parenthood announced that it would be filing a lawsuit against those who tried to spread lies about the organization’s activities: “I fully support Planned Parenthood’s decision to file suit against the Center for Medical Progress (CMP)[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s 2015 Year in Review Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released her “2015 Year in Review” report outlining her work in the Eighth District and in Congress over the last 12 months. In 2015, the Congresswoman fought for our troops and Veterans and she helped manufacturers as well as small businesses[Read More…]
City DUI Checkpoints in Albany Park Are Irresponsible Amidst Panic Over Immigration Raids
Immigrant rights group calls for the City of Chicago to suspend DUI checkpoints planned for this weekend in the Albany Park neighborhood in consideration of panic caused by the announced immigration raids. OCAD will be hosting a legal clinic and know your rights workshop this weekend in Albany Park to[Read More…]
Parent Leadership Council of the Village Leadership Academy to Host a Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, January 23rd
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. The Parent Leadership Council of the Village Leadership Academy is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, January 23 at the VLA Theater – Upper Campus, 1001 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Please join us as host Young Wanye keeps the laughter rolling with comedians Marlon Mitchell, KP,[Read More…]
Green Guides Network to Hold Kick-off Meetings on Jan. 28 & Feb. 2
Share sustainability resources with neighbors OAK PARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2016. The Green Guides program is being developed by PlanItGreen, and River Forest and Oak Park sustainability organizations in response to a need to share, at the neighborhood level, the many sustainability resources available to our communities. Green Guides are not expected to[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 to Lead March on Saturday, Jan. 16 to Reclaim MLK and Build Black Futures
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Saturday, January 16th, the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter in coordination with Assata’s Daughters and Black Lives Matter Chicago, will lead a march and rally in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s movement work in Chicago and to continue the fight against police[Read More…]
Black Youth Project 100 to Lead Symbolic Funeral Procession on Friday, Jan. 15 to Honor Black Lives Lost to State-sanctioned Violence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Friday, January 15th The Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter will lead a symbolic traveling funeral procession to remember Black lives lost to police violence and institutional racism in the City of Chicago. The coffins in the funeral procession will be sent to Chicago City[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Students Announce Action Planned for Friday, January 15 for Educational Equality
CPS students march for educational equality and for an immediate resolution to avoid massive layoffs this year. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. On Friday, January 15 Chicago Public School students from around the city will march for educational equality from the Thompson Center to Benito Juarez HS. Students will gather at the[Read More…]
‘Not Serious’ Exhibit Opens on January 27 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2016. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights will feature the exhibit ‘Not Serious,’ a sculptural and installation-based work that is functional insofar as it provokes, allows, or promotes play. The exhibit will open on Wednesday, January 27. A closing reception will be held on[Read More…]
