Day: August 26, 2013

Northwestern University

Marian Catholic: Accelerated Weekend Experience For Learners That Excel

Sound Lab and Veterinary Science Marian Catholic High School October 19-20, 2013  Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School is offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, The Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, August 26, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Chemical Weapons / Secretary’s Phone Calls to World Leaders Future Response / President Looking at Options Peace Process / Russia MIDDLE EAST PEACE Meetings / Jericho Qalandia Incident EGYPT Bilateral Relationship SYRIA Future Response / President’s Objective Increased Assistance to Opposition[Read More…]

FBI: Two Northeast Indiana Area Men Charged with Murder

Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney David Capp announced that Oscar Cosme, 40, of East Chicago, Indiana, and Kiontay Pennington, 34, of Gary, Indiana, were charged by complaint with allegedly committing murder resulting from the use and carrying of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and aiding and abetting the[Read More…]

Temperatures, Humidity to Soar in Chicago

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports after much of August yielded below-normal temperatures in Chicago, the city is about to get hot. The mercury will soar to the low 90s Tuesday afternoon, but high humidity will make for RealFeel temperatures of over 100 degrees. A weak cold front and risk for thunderstorms Tuesday night will lead to[Read More…]

FBI: Arlington Heights Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison on Conviction of Possessing, Transporting Child Pornography

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man who had built a vast child pornography collection on his home computer was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison for possessing and transporting child pornography. The defendant, Andrew Modjewski, 25, was charged in 2010 in a three-count indictment after a search warrant executed on[Read More…]

Veteran of Pharmacy Services in Northwest Suburbs Leads Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy’s Experiential Education

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013.  Joan Hardman, a registered pharmacist and leader in the region’s pharmacy field for nearly three decades, has been appointed director of experiential education at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy. Hardman joins the College formally having served on the Dean’s Professional Council for the past two years in[Read More…]

Senator Kirk Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Enhance Public-Private Partnerships, Keep Jobs at the Arsenal

ROCK ISLAND–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today visited the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) and conducted a roundtable meeting with local employers, elected officials and Arsenal representatives regarding efforts to encourage more public-private partnerships on the island.  Senator Kirk, a member of the[Read More…]

Equal Pay Today Statement Issued by Campaign Members

Equal Pay Today! Campaign Heats Up on National Women’s Equality Day Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013. To mark National Women’s Equality Day today, the Equal Pay Today! Campaign is calling for strong state and federal measures to close the gender wage gap and recognizing strides made by states across the country.  The[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Protect Illinois Consumers

New Laws Deal with “Robo-Calls” and Pre-Paid Purchasing Cards CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed two new laws to protect Illinois consumers from so-called “robo-calls” and to establish clear usage terms on pre-paid purchasing cards. Today’s actions are part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to protect consumers. “We must[Read More…]

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