University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013 – Everyone is invited to Governors State University for the Chicago Southland Graduate Fair 2013. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about graduate school programs and opportunities offered by colleges and universities from the region and the nation. The fair takes place on October[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Actors to Perform ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ on Oct 18-20
(Graphic: MCHS) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic Theatre Department is preparing for their upcoming performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. The musical comedy is scheduled for Friday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m.; in the Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium at Marian Catholic High[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and President Preckwinkle Announce $70.9 Million in Total Savings and New Revenue Achieved as Second Year of Collaboration Comes to a Close
City and County Exceed Goal Ahead of Schedule While Delivering Service Improvements CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that at the two-year mark of the City-County Collaboration, the City and County have identified more than $70 million in savings or new[Read More…]
Congressman Gutierrez: Today We Sacrifice Our Freedom to Win Freedom for Those Who Have None
“Those of us who have the piece of paper and peace of mind that ensures our return home tonight to our families must fight for those who do not have that piece of paper or that piece of mind “ Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL)[Read More…]
Park Forest Designates Oct. 6-12 ‘Fire Prevention Week’
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- At last night’s Village Board meeting, Mayor John Ostenburg read a proclamation designating October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Park Forest. Generally, these resolutions are thoughtful. I learn a lot from the language used. This resolution caught my ear in a special way. Some of the[Read More…]
Leading Authority on Racial Profiling to Speak on October 16 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013. One of the nation’s leading experts on police behavior will lecture on how law enforcement practices are contributing to miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions at 5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. David Harris, professor of law at the[Read More…]
Commonsense Ruling Aids Affordable Care Act in Tennessee: Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order
State Cannot Fine Individuals for Helping Uninsured Sign Up for Healthcare Coverage NASHVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013. Today a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents state officials from applying Tennessee’s restrictive emergency rules regulating “navigator” activities to family members, caretakers, librarians and other public servants. The order comes on[Read More…]
Florida Consumers Have Significant Choice and Lower Than Expected Premiums in the New Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2013. New findings released today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) show that in Florida consumers are seeing robust competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices. HHS previously announced that Florida consumers can choose from an average of 102[Read More…]
Park Forest Takes Home Award for Best Sustainability Plan in Illinois
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest was recognized for best sustainability plan by the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-IL) at an awards reception October 4 at the DePaul Center in Chicago. Park Forest was one of only a handful of municipalities in the state to[Read More…]
Sir Richard Branson and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to Discuss More Human Approach to Drug Addiction on October 9
Event will feature special screening of Film ‘Breaking the Taboo’. Film Narrated by Morgan Freeman, Features Interviews with Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter Former Presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Sweden, Victims of Drug War, Leading Experts and Advocates Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. Sundog Pictures announced today it will be holding a[Read More…]
