CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. A diverse coalition of Chicagoland Palestinians, along with members of other student, faith-based, human rights and other social justice groups, will hold a rally and march to protest Israel’s increasingly escalating attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The protesters will also march to two prominent[Read More…]
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DePaul University Art Museum Exhibitions to Feature Chicago Architecture, Illustrate Political Expression
DePaul Art Museum opens new exhibitions July 10 Using modified IKEA products, the Linear Accelerator by Jeff Carter was built using an electric motor and light fixtures. The sculpture exhibition is one of two shows coming to the DePaul Art Museum July 10. (Image courtesy of Jeff Carter) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 3,[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the Chicago Youth Violence Prevention Roundtable
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2014. Thank you all for being here – and for welcoming me back to Chicago today. I’d particularly like to thank Mayor [Rahm] Emanuel for convening this important discussion. I want to recognize Jadine [Chou], of the Chicago Public Schools, who is serving as our moderator. And I’d[Read More…]
White House Report: Missed Opportunities and the Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2014. Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report, Missed Opportunities: The Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid, which details the effects of state decisions regarding Medicaid expansion on access to care, financial security, overall health and well-being of residents, and state economies. The[Read More…]
IDOT Acquires Bult Field, Major Milestone for South Suburban Airport
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the acquisition of Bult Field, a general aviation airport and a key component of the state’s overall plan to develop the South Suburban Airport. The purchase, which closed this week, was for $34 million. The transaction covers 288 acres, including[Read More…]
State Regulators and Federal Reserve Take Action Against Cole Taylor Bank
Bank to pay combined $4.11 million penalty for deceptive practices impacting nearly 440,000 students nationwide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), working with the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors issued an order on June 26, 2014, requiring Cole Taylor Bank (“Cole Taylor”) to[Read More…]
Vicious Thunderstorms, Microbursts, Ravage Park Forest Monday Night (Video and Story)
A tree leans against a home in the first block of Sauk Trail Monday night. (Photo: VOPF) Updated 4:05 p.m. with power-outage information. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Foresters are recovering from a fierce thunderstorm with at least two rounds of microbursts that struck Monday evening, rivaling damage caused by the[Read More…]
Storm Clean-up Begins in Park Forest
A tree leans against a home in the first block of Sauk Trail Monday night. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014. Crews in Park Forest are working quickly to remove debris left behind from a strong storm that blew through town last night. Park Forest appears to have been[Read More…]
Celebrate July 4 in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 1, 2014. With gas prices now at record highs, many of us may be rethinking our July 4th holiday travel plans. No need to burn a tank of gas to have a great time when you can experience Park Forest’s annual 4th of July holiday celebration. The[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Landmark Legislation to Expand Voting Opportunities in Illinois
Streamlines Voting Process to Help Give More Illinois Citizens a Voice OAK PARK–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed landmark legislation to expand voting opportunities in Illinois. The new law is designed to encourage participation in elections and streamlines the registration and early voting processes. Today’s action is part[Read More…]
