CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Lurking in oceans, rivers and lakes around the world are tiny, ancient animals known to few people. Bryozoans, tiny marine creatures that live in colonies, are “living fossils”—their lineage goes back to the time when multi-celled life was a newfangled concept. But until now,[Read More…]
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Chicago OIG Releases Follow-Up Report on Audit of DOAH Adjudication Timeliness
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Danielle Perry The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its May 2016 audit of the Department of Administrative Hearings’ (DOAH) efforts to ensure timely adjudication of cases. The purpose of the 2016 audit was to determine if DOAH used[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting to Take Place on December 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, December 1, beginning at 5 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be arts, crafts, and refreshments[Read More…]
South Suburban College Dedicates 90-Year Anniversary Display
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser South Suburban College (SSC) recently hosted a dedication ceremony for the new College History Wall and Display located in the atrium of the College’s Main Campus in South Holland. The display features photos and memorabilia from the college’s 90-year history. Before cutting[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Tax Credit Bill to Help Property Owners Affected by July Floods
Flood Victims Tax Credit provides up to $750 for eligible taxpayers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner signed into law yesterday a tax credit worth up to $750 for property owners in 18 Illinois counties where flood damages were sustained in July. The bill creates a natural disaster[Read More…]
PSC Presents “The Elephant Man,” a Tony Award Winner for Best Play
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Players are presenting, “The Elephant Man,” a Tony Award winning play based on the true story of John Merrick, the Elephant Man, as he climbs from carnival sideshow act, beaten and hounded for his terrible disfigurement, to artist, intellectual and celebrity in[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Duckworth Press Rauner To Weigh In On GOP Tax Plans
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today urged Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to publically weigh-in on the Republican tax plans in the House and Senate and how these plans would impact Illinois families. Both the House and Senate bills would finance massive tax cuts[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Marks Transgender Awareness Week, Highlights Need for Inclusive, Compassionate Care
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2017 By: Julie Lynn, Manager of External Affairs November is Transgender Awareness Week, dedicated to educating people about the transgender community and raising awareness of the issues facing transgender and gender nonconforming people. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is taking this opportunity to remind everyone of the need for[Read More…]
Bold, Healthier, And Easier Meals
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- One of the challenges of cooking at home is creating bold and unique flavors with healthy, organic and wholesome ingredients without spending hours in the kitchen. With the right tools, you don’t have to go to extremes or make drastic changes to eat healthy. Try these tips to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Shares Constituent Concerns Over the GOP Tax Scam
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2017 By: James Lewis Yesterday, Congresswoman Kelly took to Twitter to share the concerns on her constituents about the GOP’s so-called ‘tax reform’ plan. “Constituents from around the district have been calling my office to say, ‘vote no.’ I think families truly understand that this bill[Read More…]
