By Bernie Jablonski More pics here. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Writing about the new $72 million, multi-level, 165,000-square-foot Theatre School at DePaul University puts me in the middle of a very happy confluence. As a docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, I know a bit about the structure, form, and functions of[Read More…]
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Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Prairie State College Oct. 19 and 20
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Natural Science Department is hosting the 44th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, Ill. The event is[Read More…]
BU Historian to Receive Pierre Coste Prize from DePaul’s Vincentian Studies Institute
Barbara Diefendorf will receive award for her contributions to Vincentian historiography Barbara Diefendorf, a history professor at Boston University, is being recognized for her distinguished contributions to Vincentian historiography by the Vincentian Studies Institute at DePaul University. Diefendorf will receive the Pierre Coste Prize on Sept. 27. (Photo courtesy of[Read More…]
DePaul University: End to Homelessness is Mission of Research Institute
DePaul University Collaborates with UK Charity to Assist Policymakers and Homelessness Agencies DePaul University in Chicago takes its name from St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th century French priest who devoted his life to serving and caring for others. This stained glass image of the saint is on display at[Read More…]
Senator Mark Kirk Statement on the Announcement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on the Indictment of Members of the Hobos Gang, a Faction of the Gangster Disciples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today: “Today’s announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Shapiro and Supt. McCarthy is welcome news. These arrests are at the core of Chicago’s fight against the dangerous drug gangs that plague our communities. Every law abiding Chicago citizen should[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Statement on Judge Ruling Against Suspension of Legislative Pay
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement regarding today’s ruling by Judge Neil Cohen to allow legislators to receive their paychecks: “I respectfully disagree with the judge’s decision. “On behalf of Illinois taxpayers, I intend to appeal the decision and seek a court stay that would prevent[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the United Nations LGBT Ministerial Event, Sept. 26, 2013
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Well, thank you very much (inaudible). Thank you, and I apologize to all of my colleagues for being a little bit late. I’m sorry about that. But it is an enormous honor to be part of this event, which is the first of its kind in[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center to Host Garlic Fest on October 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. On Saturday, October 5, from noon to 4 p.m., Thorn Creek Nature Center will hold Garlic Fest, an afternoon of family fun celebrating organically grown garlic with recipes, cooking, crafts, hikes, planting & growing demonstrations, garlic refreshments, live music and garlic galore. Allow the many[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, Sept. 26, 2013
Largo, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013 – 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Maryland! (Applause.) Hello, PGCC! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in PG County. (Applause.) Give it up for one of the hardest-working, most effective governors in the country, Governor Martin O’Malley. (Applause.) Well, it is great to be with[Read More…]
Tibetan Monks Perform ‘Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing’ at Freedom Hall
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The famed multiphonic singers of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery, whose sellout performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center received national acclaim, will perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing in Park Forest as part of their international tour of The Mystical Arts of Tibet. The[Read More…]
