The Second City Blue Company’s Latest Revue is Screwy Fun University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2018 Contact: Sharon Morrissey You know The Second City by the many famous faces you see on TV, from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, to Mike Meyers, Steve Carell, and Dan Ackroyd. Now, meet the[Read More…]
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‘The Color of Law’ Author Richard Rothstein to Speak at DePaul University
Housing policy expert on campus Thursday, October 4 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 By: Winifred Curran, Euan Hague, and Christina Rivers Government policy at the local, state and federal levels has played — and continues to play — a critical role in the segregation that’s seen in major cities across the[Read More…]
‘Sister Act’ to Open The Drama Group’s 88th Season
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 Contact: Tina Zagone The Drama Group opens its 88th Season with the blockbuster musical, ‘Sister Act’ directed by Darcelle Williams. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on October 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm and matinees on October 14[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates 200 Books to South Suburban Schools
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered 200 books this week to Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights and Prairie-Hills Junior High School in Markham as part of the Library of Congress’ Surplus Book Program. “Since taking office, I’ve had the privilege of donating more[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Set to Unveil New ‘Original Warrior’ Exhibitions
Group exhibit to feature artwork created by and about Native American Veterans Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 Contact: Tom Jones The National Veterans Art Museum is proud to announce ‘Original Warrior,’ an exhibit created to explore the complex Native American relationship between warrior and community, warrior and war, and warrior and[Read More…]
Matter Falling into a Black Hole at 30 Percent the Speed of Light
Royal Astronomical Society-(ENEWSPF)- A UK team of astronomers report the first detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30% of the speed of light, located in the center of the billion-light-year distant galaxy PG211+143. The team, led by Professor Ken Pounds of the University of Leicester, used data[Read More…]
Hydrant Flushing Begins Soon in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2018 Hydrant flushing will be conducted Oct. 1 through Oct. 19. Flushing takes place on weekdays at 8:30 a.m. No flushing is done on weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, your water may become discolored from[Read More…]
Trump Administration Guts Methane Waste Rule
Twice Defeated, Zinke Makes Third Attempt to Allow More Gas Pollution, Waste Taos, NM―(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contacts: Erik Schlenker-Goodrich and Laura King Today the Bureau of Land Management pre-published a rule rescinding most provisions of its 2016 methane waste rule. The original rule required oil and gas companies operating on[Read More…]
Experimental Nasal Influenza Vaccine Tested in Kids, Teens
NIH-supported Phase 1 trial of potential broadly protective vaccine. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contact: Anne A. Oplinger An early-stage clinical trial testing the safety and immune-stimulating ability of an experimental nasal influenza vaccine in healthy 9- to 17-year-old children and teens has begun enrolling participants at a Vaccine and Treatment[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Honored For Distinguished Service by Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2018 Contact: Tiffanie Tabrizi In recognition of his commitment to repairing homes and revitalizing communities, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will be honored at Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago’s annual Paint the Town celebration on Thursday, September 20 at The Lakewood, located at 1758 W Lake Street in Chicago. The[Read More…]
