Another image of summer in the midst of the freeze, this from last year’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2014. On Monday, January 20 we observe the[Read More…]
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The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents Moth Directed by Michael Osinski
What will become of the next generation? Is the future fractured? The Healy Theatre will be home to performances of Moth, which premieres Feb. 14. (Photo by Jeff Goldberg) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “Moth,” as the second production in the Sondra & Denis[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Online Tools for Small Businesses
New Small Business Center Site Now Available in both English and Spanish; Site Selector Site Will Help Business Owners Search for Everything from Commercial Properties to Zoning Requirements and Available Incentives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday two online tools to help small business owners access critical services[Read More…]
Archdiocese of Chicago Statement Re: the Jeff Anderson Document Release Relating to 30 Archdiocesan Priests Accused of Abusing Minors
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2014. The documents made public by Jeffrey Anderson relate to 30 Archdiocesan priests accused of abusing minors at various times during the last half century. All of the documents relate to cases that date back many years, in some cases, decades. Ninety-five percent of these cases occurred prior[Read More…]
Associate Attorney General Tony West Delivers Remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Hosted by the Union League of Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2014. Thank you, [President Maras], for that kind introduction, and thank you, Union League Club of Chicago, for that warm welcome; it is an honor to be here. And I’m proud to be back in the great city of Chicago. I first became captivated by this city as[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Genetic Roulette — the Gamble of Our Lives’ to be Screened at UUCC on Saturday, January 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Genetic Roulette – The Gamble of Our Lives’ on Saturday, January 25 at the church. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with an optional vegetarian pot luck dinner.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges People Across Illinois to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Serve Illinois Website Offers Thousands of Volunteer Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission yesterday encouraged people across Illinois to take part in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20. Governor Quinn today visited Spencer Elementary Technology Academy, one[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Martin Luther King Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following the statement on Martin Luther King Day. “Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in a crucial moment of the Civil Rights Movement. Hundreds of thousands of men and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth to Hold Congress at Your Corner in South Elgin on January 21
ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014. On Tuesday, January 21, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) will hold a Congress at Your Corner at Heritage Woods of South Elgin. This event will be an opportunity for residents of the 8th Congressional District to share their questions, comments and concerns with the Congresswoman. Details are below.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Introduces Pothole Tracker That Allows Residents To Track Progress On Pothole Repairs
New Site Provides 7 Days of Pothole Repair Information Mayor Rahm Emanuel uses his smartphone to demonstrate the new Pothole Tracker during a stop to thank CDOT crews filling potholes on North Marine Drive. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 17, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced[Read More…]
