Bureau Publishes Policy to Reduce Potential Regulatory Uncertainty for Innovative Products that Promise Significant Consumer Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a policy to facilitate consumer access to financial products and services that promise substantial benefit to consumers. The new policy establishes[Read More…]
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Local Talent Sought for Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest
More than 3,000 teens attended last year’s event CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and Donda House, Inc., announced that auditions will be held for young adults wishing to perform in Mayor Emanuel’s Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest on Saturday, July 9 at Northerly Island.[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association to Present 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball on March 19
Pictured: Dudley and Glenna Elvery Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association would be honored by your presence at its 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School located at 367 Artists Way in Park Forest. The event will be held on[Read More…]
The Knowledge Exchange Course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in the Chicago Region’
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. The Knowledge Exchange is now accepting registrations for its course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad.’ Join author Larry McClellan in this special 4-week course for an exploration of the movement of freedom seekers and the networks of the Underground Railroad that supported them in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball to Hold Registration Beginning Feb. 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2016. Registration for the upcoming Park Forest Baseball season will be held on the following dates: February 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive; March 5 from 12 to 4 p.m. at St. Ireneaus Church, 78 Cherry Street; March 12 from[Read More…]
Free Glucose, Cholesterol Screening at the Park Forest Health Dept. on Feb. 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2016. The Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus, 350 Victory Drive will offer free glucose/cholesterol screening on Feb. 25. Those interested in taking part should fast 10 to 12 hours. For additional information or to make an appointment, call 708-748-5454. Source: http://www.villageofparkforest.com
Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to Host Film, Panel Discussion on Feb. 20 to Celebrate Black History Month
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2016. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations hosts a Black History Month program on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The program features a film on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Black Wall Street, one of the most successful African-American communities in the country during[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Asks ‘What is Your Definition of Reality?’
Silver Swamp by Jack Long CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. Union Street Gallery will be hosting a National Juried Exhibit ‘A Curious Reality’ which has works that portray alternate universes and realities. In an era of pop culture that feeds us both mythological creatures and the apocalypse, Union Street Gallery will[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Suspends Vehicle Emissions Test Notice Mailings
Secretary of State to temporarily allow license plate renewals SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office yesterday announced temporary policy changes regarding vehicle emission test notification and vehicle renewal procedures. Due to the budget impasse, Illinois EPA was forced[Read More…]
Michael Moore’s New Film Features Portugal’s Groundbreaking Policy of Not Arresting People for Drug Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2016 By: Sharda Sekaran Filmmaker Michael Moore never shies from taking on tough issues and challenging the status quo. His latest film “Where to Invade Next” is a clever spoof of U.S. foreign policy that encourages our military leaders to “invade” other countries and import their policies[Read More…]
