Day: January 24, 2014

Iran Foreign Minister Calls for Even-handed Approach to Peace in Syria

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–24 January 2014 – Iran’s foreign ministerMohammad Javad Zarifcalled for an even-handed approach to peace in Syria that takes into account the realities on the ground and avoids what he described as solutions imposed from the outside. Speaking at the 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Zarif[Read More…]

Photo Exhibit on Southeast Ohio’s Post-industrial Landscape Opens at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  An exhibition by award-winning photo essayist Matt Eich, who tells the story through his photographs of an Ohio community abandoned by major industry, will be open to the public Feb. 6 through May 10 in Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Featuring images of[Read More…]

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Marian Catholic High School Hall of Fame Introduction, 2014

The Marian Catholic Chapel. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School community will celebrate the achievement of five remarkable Hall of Fame Awardees on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Olympia Fields Country Club.  The Hall of Fame awards honors alumni, parents, faculty and friends of Marian Catholic[Read More…]

Refocusing Chaplin: New Book of Essays Marks Chaplin Centennial

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  The work of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, who made his filmmaking debut 100 years ago, is remembered and refocused in a new book of essays edited by Chaplin expert and Roosevelt University English and Film Studies Professor Lawrence Howe. The book, Refocusing Chaplin: Screen Icon Through Critical[Read More…]

Chicago Park District Receives ‘Exceptional Workplace’ Award from Il Parks and Recreation Association

Organization Lauded for Commitment to Overall Health of Employees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  The Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) today awarded the Chicago Park District with the “Exceptional Workplace” Award during the IPRA Annual Conference held in Chicago. The honor was given to the Chicago Park District to recognize the[Read More…]

Florida: Medical Cannabis Measure Qualifies For 2014 Ballot

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The Florida Division of Elections today confirmed that proponents of a 2014 statewide measure to allow for the physician-supervised use of cannabis have gathered sufficient signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The measure seeks to authorize doctors to recommend[Read More…]

Kirk, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Bill to Establish National Park in Pullman

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02) today announced that they will introduce legislation next week to create the Pullman National Historical Park in the neighborhood’s historical district, an architecturally unique neighborhood which played important roles in America’s[Read More…]

Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 23, 2014 Recall number: 14-089 Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Recall Summary Name of product:  Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Hazard: [Read More…]

Illinois Health Care Workforce Report Released

Recommendations to increase the number of health care providers to meet demand due to Affordable Care Act implementation SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2014.  The Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Council Workforce Workgroup recently released its report with recommendations on how to increase the number of providers in Illinois available to provide health[Read More…]

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