Obert Davis, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (Photo furnished) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017. This year is the 100th birthday of Jazz icons Ella Fitzgerald and Thelonious Monk, and Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP) is celebrating in style! The CJP Chamber Ensemble debuts new arrangements in a one-night only centennial concert,[Read More…]
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U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke Leads Bipartisan Bill that Repeals Federal Transportation Law Requiring States to Suspend Driver’s Licenses for Drug Offenses
Representative Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16) Source: house.gov More than 30 Addiction Recovery, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights and Faith Organizations Send Letter to Congress Urging Repeal of Federal Suspension Law Washington, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2017. U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Representatives Justin Amash (R-MI-3), Hakeem Jeffries[Read More…]
FDA Allows Marketing of First Direct-to-Consumer Tests that Provide Genetic Risk Information for Certain Conditions
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of 23andMe Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) tests for 10 diseases or conditions. These are the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) tests authorized by the FDA that provide information on an individual’s genetic predisposition to certain[Read More…]
Park Forest Student Named to Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis (Source: wustl.edu) ST. LOUIS, Mo.—(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 – Ryan Paige of Park Forest, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Paige is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for[Read More…]
The Drama Group Presents The Secret Garden
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is proud to present the enchanting, Tony Award-Winning musical, THE SECRET GARDEN, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, directed by Marylee Hoganson. Performances will be held at Bloom Auditorium Theatre on April 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm and matinee on April 30[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Millennium Park is Now the #1 Attraction in the Midwest and Among the Top 10 Most-Visited Sites in the U.S.
12.9 Million Guests Visited the Park in the Second Half of 2016 to Enjoy Hundreds of Free Cultural Events, Nature Programs, Public Art and More CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Choose Chicago, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Millennium Park Foundation in announcing[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Donald Trump’s Nominee to the Supreme Court Rejected
Republicans Must Change the Nominee, Not Senate Rules Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017. Today, Senate Republicans rushed through a confirmation vote on Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Neil Gorsuch has been met with widespread criticism both across the country and from the Senate before, during, and[Read More…]
Trump’s New Plan to Penalize the Sick
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 By: Sam Berger President Donald Trump listens to a question during a town hall with business leaders in Washington, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. AP/Evan Vucci Republicans need to stop making a terrible health care bill even worse. A little over a week ago, President Donald Trump[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report on Number of Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions by Congressional District
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen at dawn in Washington, March 2017. AP/ J. Scott Applewhite Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. A new report by the Center for American Progress breaks down the number of Americans with pre-existing conditions by Congressional district. The new CAP numbers come amidst ongoing—but repeatedly[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes, April 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS targets, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
