Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2016. The Rainbow Café will screen the movie “Holding the Man’ on Friday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. ‘Holding the Man’ tells the story of Tim and John who fall in love while[Read More…]
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Hip Hop Workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Saturday, September 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest will host a Hip Hop Workshop on Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. The class will be held in the UUCC Sanctuary and is open to all ages. The Hip Hop Workshop will[Read More…]
Thursday, September 8 #NoDAPL: Chicago Indigenous & Black Organizers Support Native Water Protectors in North Dakota
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2016 — Indigenous and Black activists in Chicago will hold vigil this Thursday night in support of #NoDAPL, over 2,000 Native protesters who are currently thwarting construction of the Dakota Access pipeline in Standing Rock, North Dakota. The vigil will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM[Read More…]
Ninety-Five Retired Generals and Admirals Endorse Hillary Clinton
More Than Any Recent Democratic Nominee for President NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2016. Hillary for America announced that 95 retired Generals and Admirals, including a number of 4-Star Generals, have officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and Commander-in-Chief. Clinton is getting the backing of more senior military service members and former officials with[Read More…]
In Memory of a Pillar of Marian Catholic: Dave Mattio ’66
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Through the nearly 60 years of Marian Catholic High School’s existence, nobody has been a more recognizable face or consistent contributor and inspiration to Marian Catholic than Dave Mattio ’66. A winner in so many facets of his life for more than 68 years, Mattio lost his battle[Read More…]
Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: The Trump-Bondi Bribery Scandal
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016 By Georgia Logothetis We begin today’s roundup with Paul Waldman at The Washington Post who details Donald Trump’s history of corruption: In the heat of a presidential campaign, you’d think that a story about one party’s nominee giving a large contribution to a state attorney general[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on Closure of ITT Tech
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after ITT Tech announced it will close. The company announced last week that it was no longer enrolling new students. “Every time I looked up at the ITT sign on the side of White Oaks Mall in Springfield[Read More…]
Governors State University to Close its Illinois SBDC and International Trade Center
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. As a result of the ongoing Illinois budget crisis, Governors State University will be closing its Illinois Small Business Development Center and its Illinois SBDC International Trade Center effective December 31, 2016. Clients of the SBDC will be notified immediately and referred to other no-cost[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It — The Dallas Morning News Editorial: Donald Trump is No Republican
Dallas, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. The editorial below was written by staff of The Dallas Morning News analyzing why Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, is “not qualified to serve as president and does not deserve your vote.” The full editorial is below. What does it mean to be a Republican? For[Read More…]
New Ad Spotlights Trump’s History of Disrespect for Veterans and Military Families (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2016. Hillary for America released a new television ad, entitled “Sacrifice,” spotlighting Donald Trump’s continued disrespect towards our veterans and military families. The ad, which is airing nationwide on cable, features veterans including former Senator Max Cleland, responding to Trump’s comments about vets and the military. “Donald[Read More…]