CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding the death of former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow: “Justice McMorrow was a trailblazer for equal rights, a thoughtful judge and a dedicated mentor to many. “As a Cook County prosecutor, Circuit Court judge, Illinois Supreme[Read More…]
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Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Illinois and Kansas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that the Civil Rights Division will monitor elections on Feb. 26, 2013, in Cook County, Ill., and Seward County, Kan. The monitoring will ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other federal voting rights statutes. The Voting Rights[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Announces New Show in Honor of International Women’s Day
Not About Bombs Features Five Iraqi Women Using Art to Address Nationality and Conflict, Expectation and Representation Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2012 – On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host the opening of Not About Bombs, a celebrated exhibit featuring work by five Iraqi women[Read More…]
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Coming to GSU Center for Performing Arts March 9
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- How do you solve a problem like Maria? You’ll find out when “Sing-A-Long Sound of Music” brings an afternoon of participatory fun for the whole family to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m. The beloved 1965 film, winner of[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Takes Fifth in College of DuPage Tournament
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team placed fifth in the Community College Division of a recent tournament hosted by College of DuPage. Individual awards also were presented to Jasmine Ross of Richton Park, who received third place for open division of persuasion; Sarah Hill of Harvey,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 25, 2013
Mark Linsley of Beecher (left) registers his son Gabe for the 2013 season of Park Forest Baseball Saturday at Village Hall. Bob Weicker of PFBB was on hand to volunteer. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2013. The Special Primary Election for the 2nd Congressional District will be held on[Read More…]
Meet Jade Farley, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Jade Farley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to return with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Foundation’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Features Spencer L. Klein
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2013. Spencer L. Klein, senior portfolio manager for MB Financial Bank, will be the guest speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation Economic Forecast Breakfast, being held at 7:30 a.m., Friday, March 15, at the Olympia Fields Country Club, located at 2800 Country Club Dr. in[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. Alliance Lobby Week Comes Just Days Before Sequester Cuts are Set to Kick In Alliance members scheduled more than 70 district meetings with their elected officials for this week’s President’s Day Lobby Week. The appointments came as the Senate is set to vote next week –[Read More…]
Health Care Law Protects Consumers Against Worst Insurance Practices
Key health insurance protections for all Americans moves forward Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a final rule that implements five key consumer protections from the Affordable Care Act, and makes the health insurance market work better for individuals, families, and[Read More…]
