Come see works by many familiar artists at Tall Grass Arts Association’s new exhibit ‘Autumn Soft Breezes’ that opens on Friday, August 7. Photo Source: Tall Grass Arts Association. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. An important community forum will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at Unitarian Universalist Community Church[Read More…]
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Filmmaker and Investigative Journalist Behind ‘You’ve Been Trumped’ Exposé to Screen Latest Film at Cinema Detroit
DETROIT, MI –(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2015. Filmmaker Anthony Baxter, known for his scathing critiques of Donald Trump’s golf developments, will visit Detroit this week to premiere his latest film here and learn about the ongoing Detroit water crisis. The screening of A Dangerous Game, an explosive documentary which examines the eco-impact[Read More…]
Park Forest to Hold Village-wide Garage Sale, September 18-20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 2, 2015. Do you have items in your home you no longer need that could become someone else’s treasures? Do you love a good deal and enjoy a great garage sale or flea market? Park Forest’s Village-wide Garage Sale brings together buyers from near and[Read More…]
Audio: Saturday Rules Meeting of the Park Forest Village Board, August 1, 2015
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Audio from Saturday’s Rules Meeting of the Park Forest Village Board, August 1, 2015. Ever wonder what’s to look forward to in economic development in Park Forest? Listen and learn. There’s a lot going on in Park Forest.
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Bannon Announce Expansion of Early Learning Educational Investments
Funds From Exelon Will Support Establishment of Flagship Early Learning Center at Harold Washington Library and Expansion to Fourteen Branches Across the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined this morning by Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon at the Albany Park Library branch to announce a[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, July 31, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015 In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors this week. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Retired Americans participated in a[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Legislation Reforming Criminal Justice System
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponsorship of several pieces of legislation that will take significant steps towards reforming the criminal justice system. Duckworth is an advocate for reforming mandatory minimums in drug sentencing and increasing access to treatment. She discussed these issues in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2015
125 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Mayor Emanuel announced today the launch of ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2015, a three-day event that will introduce the city’s fast-growing technology industry and one of the[Read More…]
Two Illinois Colleges Awarded Support Services Grants
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College and Kankakee Community College have been awarded multi-year federal grants to provide support services aimed at increasing the graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students. Prairie State College will receive $220,000, while Kankakee Community College was awarded[Read More…]
New Art Show ‘Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons’ Showcases Therapeutic Power of Art for America’s Inmates
Governor’s Island Show Opens August 1st, Runs Through September 27th New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015—This August, experience a different view of a life behind bars with Escaping Time: Art From U.S. Prisons, a unique show of artwork created by inmates. Curated by Anastasia Voron, Director of Exhibitions at Wallplay, the[Read More…]
