Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Shannan Mitchell and Tia Morgan turned in twin 15-point efforts on Friday, as host Marian Catholic rolled to a 59-32 ESCC decision over Joliet Catholic Academy for its third straight victory. Marian (17-3, 2-0) also got 10 points from Kaylen Evans, while Alyshea Smith added eight points off[Read More…]
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UChicago Study of Ancient Fossil Complicates the Shark Family Tree
Prof. Michael Coates leads research on new evolutionary branches of sharks CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Matt Wood About 385 million years ago in the Devonian age, a strange, two-and-a-half-foot-long shark died and drifted to the bottom of the sea, over what is now the Rhine River valley. Gladbachus adentatus, named[Read More…]
Illinois Legislators Urged to Act Quickly to Secure Voter Files
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Indivisible Chicago Warning that vulnerabilities in the Interstate “Crosscheck” program are more extensive than election officials have admitted, voter rights activists at Indivisible Chicago are praising the Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) for confirming that no voter data will be sent to the “Crosscheck” program[Read More…]
Chicago’s Largest Faith-based, Racial Justice and Labor Groups to Gather in Remembrance of MLK on Sunday, Jan. 14
Groups will present solutions and demands to racial and economic justice issues plaguing Chicago’s forgotten communities Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Shuntai Sykes Over 500 hundred people representing a cross section of Chicago’s social, racial and economic justice landscape will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther[Read More…]
Open Auditions Called for Comedy “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep!” at South Suburban College
Open Auditions Called for Comedy “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep!” at South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018. The SSC Playhouse announces open auditions for its 2018 world-premiere of the hilarious down-home comedy, “Happy Birthday, Henry Snikrep!” written by Markham native, Wesley Perkins, on Thursday, February 1st from 4[Read More…]
Chicago Leaders Gather to Commemorate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. at 32nd Annual Interfaith Breakfast
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and keynote speaker Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. today joined city leaders and civic and religious community members at the 32nd Annual Interfaith Breakfast to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, Chicago hosts the ceremony to[Read More…]
Court Approves Distribution of Over $190 Million to Illinois Consumers in Settlement Over Fixed Prices for LCD Screens
Consumers Who Filed Claims Will Receive Checks in the First Quarter of This Year Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that consumers will soon begin receiving payments from an approximately $190 million settlement with manufacturers of liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturers. The payments are part of settlements Madigan’s[Read More…]
Leavitt Apartments, the First of Their Kind in Illinois, Officially Opens in Flossmoor
State investment provides permanent homes and supportive services for six individuals with disabilities FLOSSMOOR –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and New Star joined state and local officials to announce the grand opening of the Leavitt Apartments in Flossmoor. The new six-unit apartment building[Read More…]
DePaul University’s ‘Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play’ Takes Different Approach to Storytelling
Show opens January 26 at DePaul University’s Theatre School CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018 By: Anna Ables [email protected] The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” written by American playwright Anne Washburn and directed by graduate student Jeremy Aluma, with music by American composer Michael Friedman. The production[Read More…]
Chicago Heights Community Invited to Attend Celebration of Prairie State College’s 60th Anniversary
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2018. Prairie State College (PSC) is welcoming members of the Chicago Heights community to campus for an evening of networking, fun, and a chance to learn more about PSC, as part of the college’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2018. The ‘Open House’ style event is scheduled from[Read More…]
