Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to closely scrutinize media mergers that fall within their jurisdictions, particularly, the proposed Sinclair Broadcasting-Tribune Media merger. The merger of[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Workshop to Focus on Increasing Cultural Awareness
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018. The Prairie State College (PSC) Corporate and Continuing Education Department is hosting a special workshop intended to increase cultural awareness from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in the PSC Conference Center, located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Joins National Safety Council to Promote Vehicle Recall Awareness
Check To Protect Information Available at Vehicle Emissions Testing Facilities CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois EPA Director Alec Messina announced today that the Illinois EPA is partnering with the National Safety Council to inform drivers about the importance of checking their vehicle’s recall status and scheduling a[Read More…]
A Musical Celebration of the Black Experience at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2018 By: Sharon Morrissey As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is planning a musical celebration fit for the King. Join three local opera singers for ‘Lift Every Voice,’ a celebration of the[Read More…]
South Suburban College Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018. South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this spring at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be January 30-February 1, 2018 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on February 26,[Read More…]
Sertoma Speech & Hearing and HearStrong Change Student’s Life with Very Special Gift
PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Carly Allen In an act of kindness, HearStrong and local hearing healthcare practice, the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Center, recently helped Violet Dore, an 11-year old student, get fit with a new pair of hearing aids. As a newborn, Violet underwent multiple heart surgeries[Read More…]
Giant Image of Chicago Flag Spans DePaul University’s Wintrust Arena Roof
A new landmark viewable only from above CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Carol Hughes Wintrust Arena at Chicago’s McCormick Square is sporting what likely is the largest rooftop image of the Chicago flag anywhere in the world. Measuring 196 feet by 236 feet, installation of the flag image on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Consumer Guide to Illinoisans Purchasing Used Vehicles
Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that a new law in Illinois will better protect consumers buying used cars. Madigan issued a free Consumer Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle and Consumer Checklist to inform consumers about these new protections in Illinois and provide[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Offering Many Special Events in January
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser & Rebecca Cerf It’s hard to think about leaving your warm house on these cold winter days. But the Park Forest Library is offering many Special Events throughout the month of January that will make you want to throw on your coat,[Read More…]
Park Forest To See Lowest Tax Levy Increase In 25 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board in December adopted the smallest tax levy increase in the past 25 years. The 1.1% increase equates to roughly $254,875 in new revenue. Prior to this, the lowest increase was 1.4% in 2014. Cook County adds a loss factor to the original levy to[Read More…]
