Pioneering ‘Washington Post’ journalist discusses diversity in media CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By: Michael Drapa One of Dorothy Butler Gilliam’s first assignments at ‘The Washington Post’ was covering integration in the deeply segregated South. As the newspaper’s first African-American female reporter, the work carried particular pressures and dangers. Speaking at the University of[Read More…]
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Jan. 21, Day 2 of Marches: Shut Down Racism, War & Bigotry on 1st Anniversary of Trump Cosponsored by 31 Grassroots Chicago Organizations
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By John Beacham, Coordinator, ANSWER Chicago Thirty-one cosponsoring grassroots social justice groups and their supporters will march to “Shut Down Racism, War, and Bigotry on the One Year Anniversary” of grassroots resistance to the Trump administration. The march will take place on Sunday, January 21st, 1:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Presents Unforgettable: Falling In Love With Nat King Cole Starring Evan Tyrone Martin
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Could we ever forget the incandescent voice of Nat King Cole? Soon, at Park Forest’s Freedom Hall, you will have the opportunity to experience the “liquid, soothing” voice of a Chicago original, via the presentation of Evan Tyrone Martin. On Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m., the[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces February Special Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By: Rebecca Cerf It’s hard to think about leaving the house on these cold, winter days. But the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has many special events planned for February that will inspire you to join us. The Library’s Winter 2018 Potpourri of Lectures[Read More…]
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants Awarded
Governors State University one of the grant recipients SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) yesterday announced that 21 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants have been awarded from the fall 2017 application period. A total of[Read More…]
South Suburban College Photo Exhibit: Chicago Freedom Movement of 1965-66
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018. In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, South Suburban College’s (SSC) Office of Student Life, along with the South Suburban Housing Center, will be presenting an exhibit of photographs by Bernard J. Kleina entitled “The Chicago Freedom Movement[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Reports Second Confirmed Case of Measles
C Contact a health care provider if you think you were exposed SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting a second confirmed case of measles. This case of measles is unrelated to the case IDPH reported on January 14, 2018. It is important to[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development & Planning Dept. to Host Presentation on Impact of Tax Reform on Your Business’ Bottom Line on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’ Economic Development & Planning Department will host a presentation on ‘What Tax Reform Means to Your Bottom Line’ on Thursday, February 15. The event will be held at Dining on The Green Banquet Hall, 349 Main Street[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble Presents the Ground-breaking Musical ‘Caroline, or Change’ at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2018 Sharon Morrissey A range of musical styles fills the score—from blues to Motown, and spirituals to klezmer. This story of a divorced African American maid will fill your heart. ‘Caroline, or Change,’ presented by The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE), is a ground-breaking work that[Read More…]
March On Announces #WeekendOfWomen Milestone As Over 250 Affiliates and Organizations Gear Up for January 20- 21st Anniversary Actions
Map Shows Hundreds of Planned Anniversary Actions in 47 States Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2018 By: Aileen Berquist March On’s #WeekendOfWomen is gaining momentum as hundreds of affiliates and other groups across the country have announced plans for the weekend of January 21-22. Anniversary actions have been scheduled not only[Read More…]
