Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. Come to “Beginning Birding for All” open house, Saturday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for help with all things birds! For basic bird identifications – and tricky ones, too -, choosing binoculars, bird feeding and feeder tips, local bird checklists and more.[Read More…]
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Jewish Voice for Peace Response to Anti-Semitic Attack on Chicago Loop Synagogue
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Statement from the Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago Coordinating Committee: Jewish Voice for Peace – Chicago condemns the horrendous display of hatred of Jews that took place at the Chicago Loop Synagogue this past Saturday, on the Jewish holy day of rest. We stand in solidarity with the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Condemns Trump’s Executive Orders Decimating Financial Reforms and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan condemned Executive Orders issued Friday that could upend and decimate major consumer financial protections implemented after the country’s 2008 economic collapse, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Madigan issued the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Immigrant Communities of Fraud in Wake of Trump Executive Order
Attorney General Offers Advice to Avoid Immigration Service Fraud & Find Legitimate Help Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an alert to warn immigrant communities to potential fraud in the wake of the Executive Orders on immigration. Madigan warned immigrants that they may be targets of scam[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2017. On Feb. 5, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 45 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 18 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Syria Near Abu[Read More…]
Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration: Open Letter of Solidarity with People Incarcerated at Vaughn Correctional Facility
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2017 — A solidarity letter is being circulated by supporters of inmates who organized a protest at Vaughn, a maximum security prison in Delaware, notorious for overcrowding and overuse of solitary confinement. The protest, being called the “Vaughn Rebellionâ€, ended with a police raid and the death of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 5, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Tall Grass Arts Association will host its 60th Annual Beaux Arts Ball and fundraiser ‘A Night with Marie Antoinette: Let Them Eat Cake’ on Saturday, March 11 at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. Proceeds will benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School. The event’s activities will include a[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 5, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2017. On Feb. 4, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 63 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes consisting of 25 engagements using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Syria Near Abu[Read More…]
Chicago Alderman Joe Moore to Host Community Meeting on Monday, February 20th Featuring ACLU Director, Colleen Connell
Here’s How You Can Fight Trump CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2017. Following on the heels of an enormously successful meeting last month featuring Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and other progressive leaders, the Democratic Party of the 49th Ward is hosting another public meeting, this time featuring Colleen Connell, Executive Director of the American Civil[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s 60th Annual Beaux Arts Ball and Fundraiser to be Held on Saturday, March 11
2017 Honoree is Janet Muchnik Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association will host its 60th Annual Beaux Arts Ball and fundraiser ‘A Night with Marie Antoinette: Let Them Eat Cake’ on Saturday, March 11 at Ravisloe Country Club 18231 Park Avenue in Homewood. Proceeds will benefit the[Read More…]
