Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the week of May 28 through June 3, the Park Forest Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Winnebago Street. The Winnebago Street fire raged on two floors. There were a total number of 75 responses, 27 for fire and/or service, 48[Read More…]
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Rescue Frees Trapped Driver: #PFFD Activity Report May 21-27, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the week of May 21-27, the Park Forest Fire Department saw the rescue of a trapped driver, and the final inspection of Taco Bell on Sauk Trail, ready to reopen. There were a total number of 66 responses, 15 for fire and/or service, 51 for EMS.[Read More…]
President Preckwinkle and County Board Honor Military Veterans
Part of Silver Star Service Banner Program Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners today recognized 40 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program. President Preckwinkle created the County’s first-ever Department of Veterans Affairs in 2013.[Read More…]
Aleut Community Turns to South Suburban College Professor Bruce Allardice
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. When the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government wanted to document their tribe’s history, they turned to SSC professor Bruce Allardice. As part of the Tribal Government’s efforts to reclaim their heritage, the tribe set out to document the history of the[Read More…]
In University of Chicago’s Stevanovich Institute Lecture, Jared Diamond Examines Evolution of Religion
Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses research, ‘curious beliefs’ of humans Prof. Jared Diamond delivers the inaugural lecture for the Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge, held April 20 at Kent Hall. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017 By Sarah Manhardt In delivering the inaugural lecture of the Stevanovich Institute[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Pharmacy Student Receives National Award for Community Service and Opioid Research
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. A Roosevelt University pharmacy student from Streamwood, Illinois, has received a 2017 U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Excellence in Public Pharmacy Award. Alex Heinz, 24, who is now in his final year as a doctoral student in Roosevelt’s three-year College of Pharmacy program, was selected for the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority Celebrate 125 Years of Historic ‘L’
Vintage railcars to provide rides on historic Loop ‘L’ CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Board Chairman Terry Peterson and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today marked the 125th anniversary of Chicago’s historic ‘L’ train system—known around the world as one of the city’s most iconic symbols.[Read More…]
Chicago Sculpture International Exhibit Open at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. The Chicago Sculpture International show, “InterAction,” features 19 artists’ works in a wide range of media. The exhibit is open at Prairie State College (PSC) in the Christopher Art Gallery through June 13, with a reception on Wednesday, June 7, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on[Read More…]
Progressive Coalition Launch Petition to Tell International Community: The American People Reject Trump’s Reckless Climate Moves
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2017. This week, the Center for American Progress, together with a diverse coalition of environmental and progressive groups, launched “I Am Still In,” a citizen petition to tell the international community that President Donald Trump does not represent the American people on climate. Following the president’s[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Illinois Democrats Urge Gov. Rauner to Stand Up for the Health of Illinois Families
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth and the Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, have once again called on Governor Bruce Rauner to explain how Republicans’ plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will affect Illinois families, schools and students, health[Read More…]
