Station work is latest in a comprehensive modernization of the Red Line begun in 2011 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Forrest Claypool yesterday unveiled the newly revitalized Harrison Red Line station following the completion of a major modernization project to upgrade the 70-year old station to[Read More…]
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Chicagoans to Participate in National Moment of Silence on Thursday, August 14
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2014. Chicagoans participating in tonight’s National Moment of Silence for victims of police brutality will gather at Daley Plaza at 6:00pm and join the national silent vigil at 6:20pm. People will be gathering in at least 55 cities around the country to silently pay respect to those whose[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Meets with Mayors, FaiR Coalition on O’Hare International Airport Noise
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2014. On Friday, August 8th, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth met with the Fair Allocation in Runways (FAiR) Coalition, and Frank Soto, Mayor of Bensenville, Nunzio Pulice, Mayor of Wood Dale and Jeff Pruyn, Mayor of Itasca to discuss the noise issues and runway usage at and around[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Meets with Local Seniors to Discuss Medicare Fraud
New Legislation Would Combat Medicare Abuse and Fraud Charges; Common Access Card Modeled from Department of Defense I.D. Cards CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with local senior citizens from Heritage Woods in Chicago, an Illinois Supportive Living program facility, and AARP’s Illinois Associate State Director[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Innovative Swedish-Based Manufacturer to Expand in Naperville
SKF Group Creating 80 Jobs, Investing $18.6 Million in Research Center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Swedish-based SKF Group has selected Illinois for its new North American research and development facility, which will create 40 full-time jobs within two years and another 40 within four years.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Expands Green Transportation Program on Illinois’ Highways
‘Bus on Shoulders’ Program Made Permanent and Will Now Transport Even More People Over More Illinois Highways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to expand the innovative ‘Bus on Shoulders’ program and make Illinois’ highways more environmentally-friendly, efficient and accessible. The legislation is part of Governor Quinn’s[Read More…]
HumanThread Foundation to Present ‘Away From This Inverted World’ Art Exhibition Beginning August 15
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2014. The HumanThread Foundation will present the ‘Away From This Inverted World’ art exhibition featuring: Cleveland Dean, Dominic Sansone, Lara Nguyen & Corinna Button. The exhibit will open on Friday, August 15 and run through September 5. A Gallery Opening/Artists’ reception with live performances and refreshments will be[Read More…]
Evanston Censorship Struggle Challenges Taboo on Palestinian Narrative and False Call for ‘Balance;’ Book Reading by Palestinian Author Ali Abunimah will Take Place Tonight
Evanston Public Library director Karen Danzig Lyons reverses cancellation of event in wake of First Amendment outcry, as organizers brace for opposition to Palestinian author. EVANSTON, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2014. After a pitched struggle between peace activists and Evanston Public Library staff, a book reading and community forum with Palestinian author,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 11, 2014
A bench waits for a walker at Winnebago Park. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update August 11, 12:56 AM: The village board will NOT meet on Monday, August 11, as previously reported here. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2014. School District 227 will host its 3rd Annual Parenting in[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Jackie Robinson West Little League Team
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the Jackie Robinson West Little League team’s regional championship victory. The Chicago South Side team will now head to Williamsport, Pa. to compete in the Little League World Series. “With power and poise, this group of young ballplayers[Read More…]
