National Foreclosure Settlement Funding To Advance Neighborhood Rebuilding, Preservation Effort Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced she has awarded $1.5 million to support an affordable historic home revitalization project underway in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood being led by the Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI). The funding provided by Madigan[Read More…]
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New Analysis Shows Bruce Rauner’s ‘Mad Men’ Business Approach
Less than 2 in 10 senior level positions at Rauner’s firm are held by women; women hold less than 9% of board of directors positions at GTCR companies Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2014. Today Illinois Freedom PAC released new analysis showing that Bruce Rauner’s firm, GTCR, offers very few opportunities for[Read More…]
‘Raw Foods’ Talk, Demonstration and Tastings to be Held at UUCC on Thursday, August 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host a healthy living group on ‘Raw Foods.’ The event will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come join us as we learn about the health benefits[Read More…]
Chicago Hosts Successful Lollapalooza 2014
City celebrates 10th anniversary of music festival CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. The City of Chicago proudly celebrates the conclusion of another successful Lollapalooza Music Festival, which took place in Grant Park over the weekend. Now in its tenth year, the three-day festival showcased more than 130 bands on eight stages, including[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Passing of Former White House Press Secretary James Brady
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding the passing of former White House Press Secretary James Brady: “Jim Brady of Centralia, Illinois never let an assassin’s bullet stop his smile or his determination to make America a safer nation. “Jim and Sarah Brady[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, Local Hispanic Pastors Launch Partnership to Support Immigrant Children in Illinois
Niños de Compasion to Unite Local Pastors with Children Awaiting Immigration and Reunification Process CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and local Hispanic pastors yesterday introduced Niños de Compasion, a new outreach and support partnership for children who have migrated from Central America to Illinois. Following a briefing[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Passing of James Brady
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of James Brady, former White House Press Secretary and honorary trustee of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “I am saddened to learn of the passing of James Brady. For more than 30[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on the Passing of James Brady
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the passing of James Brady: “Jim Brady had a heart full of grace. Few people have overcome as much adversity as Jim, and yet this native son of Centralia refused to let his injuries get in the way[Read More…]
An Evening for a World Beyond War On August 9 in DC
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. An Evening for a World Beyond War — a fundraising event for a global campaign to end all war will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Busboys and Poets, 5th and K Streets NW, Washington, DC. There is a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 4, 2014
The Big Bopper entertains recently at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. With the stores now holding ‘Back to School’ sales, it’s a sure sign that summer is nearly over. Hopefully this winter won’t be as brutal as the one we just experienced, but just[Read More…]
