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Citywide Collaboration to Provide Summer Learning Opportunities for Chicago Youth Wherever They Are, Whatever They Want to Do and Be

Mobile maker labs will bring computers and computer programming to digital deserts. CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016 – Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the extensive menu of interest-based activities that are available to young Chicagoans this summer. Collaborating for the third year under the banner of Chicago City of Learning more[Read More…]

Artists Focus on Social, Spatial Conditions of Environment in University of Chicago’s New Exhibit

From left: Artists Greg Bray, Aquil Charlton and Nazafarin Lotfi. Courtesy of: Logan Center Exhibitions CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016.  A new UChicago exhibition showcases the work of three Chicago-based artists and their shared interest in the social and spatial conditions of their surroundings.Resonant Objects, on view from July 8 to Aug. 28[Read More…]

Study Finds Anti-anxiety Drug Limits Rats’ Empathetic Behavior (Video)

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016 By Matt Wood Rats given an anti-anxiety medication were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy, according to a new study by UChicago neuroscientists. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, validates studies that show rats are emotionally motivated to[Read More…]

Open Auditions at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016.  The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Michael Parker’s American farce, The Amorous Ambassador. The auditions will take place on July 13 and 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts[Read More…]

Interior Department Announces Final Regulations To Ensure American Public Receives Every Dollar Due for Production of Oil, Gas & Coal on Public Lands

Updated regulations offer simplicity, certainty & strengthen ability to ensure companies pay full royalties for production of public resources WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016.   As part of the overall effort to modernize the Nation’s energy regulations, the U.S. Department of the Interior today released final regulations that will improve[Read More…]

Children’s Nightgowns Recalled by Saro Trading Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Nightgown label Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Children’s nightgowns Hazard:  The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  Saro Trading Company at 800-662-7276 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]

Sen. Toomey Profits From Anti-Woman, Trump-style Scam University

Revelations Mirror the Educational Scam Pulled Off By Donald Trump, Toomey’s Preferred Presidential Candidate Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2016.  One of the nation’s leading women’s advocacy groups today called out U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) for revelations that he is seeking financial gain from a shady, for-profit college that pushes an[Read More…]

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