Agreement Begins 5-Month Due Diligence Period for the Site CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emerald Living, a green-tech development company, announced the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with U.S. Steel to acquire the South Works property, which they will call “New SouthWorks.” The signing of the PSA[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
Governor Rauner Issues Amendatory Veto to Ensure School Funding Bill is Fair, Equitable for All Students
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017 – Today, Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve historic education[Read More…]
Statement from Illinois House Speaker Madigan on the Ongoing Negotiations for School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Governor Rauner’s decision to pit one child against another is disappointing, especially as Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate continue to meet and negotiate. The governor has yet again chosen crisis over compromise,[Read More…]
West Side Community Address the Effect of Trauma
North Lawndale, Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. On July 27 and 28, I AM ABLE hosted its 5th Annual Trauma Conference at Sinai Community Institute. Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way[Read More…]
‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ a Native Garden Tour to be Held on Sunday, August 6
River Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. Green Community Connections will host a native garden tour ‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ on Sunday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can choose from 15 gardens brimming with life and beauty. Visit the gardens at your own pace. Our host gardeners are[Read More…]
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, August 1, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 1, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Former Army Medic Receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam War Heroism
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017 By: David Vergun President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Spc. 5 James McCloughan during a White House ceremony yesterday for heroism during the Vietnam War almost a half century ago. McCloughan, a medic and a Vietnam veteran, was one of 89[Read More…]
Open Auditions Being Held for Grande Prairie Singers
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. The Grande Prairie Singers will be holding open auditions. Children’s Choir auditions begin on Tuesday, August 22. Open auditions for new singers will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9 at Grace Church located at 266 Somonauk, Park Forest. Grande[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Commission to Host 18th Annual Youth Day Back 2 School Celebration on Saturday, August 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host the 18th Annual Youth Day Back 2 School Celebration on Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DownTown Village Green (Cunningham & Main Street). The event will include a school supply giveaway (supplies are[Read More…]
All Star Cast of Present and Future Electeds to Share Ideas, Pass Torch
60 new Chicago Public School graduates to discuss top issues, paths to public service with current electeds Chicago IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. In an effort to encourage youth to run for office and pursue careers in public service, Mikva Challenge will host two roundtable discussions on Friday, August 4th, at[Read More…]
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