CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2016 — The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), a national education organization based in Bridgeview, IL, will hold a community event standing in solidarity with those under siege in Aleppo, Syria. The event will feature speakers from cosponsoring organizations, in addition to a communal prayer. The event will[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Marketing Deals with Colleges Can Mean Costly Fees and Risks for Students
Bureau Urges Schools and Banks to Put Students Best Financial Interest First Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016. Yesterday the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report raising new concerns about costly fees and risky features that can be attached to certain college-sponsored accounts. The Bureau’s analysis of roughly 500[Read More…]
Women Spartans Advance Over Rich East To Marian Christmas Classic Title Game
By Kevin Kelly Marian Catholic Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic advanced to the championship contest of the Marian Christmas Classic with a 43-29 victory over Rich East on Monday. The Spartans (3-0 in pool play) will take on crosstown rival Bloom Township for the crown on Saturday at 4 p.m. after[Read More…]
Study Finds Biking in Chicago is Faster Than CTA, Uber
Cyclists ride in a bike lane in downtown Chicago. Research from the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University finds that riding a bike in Chicago is often faster than taking an Uber or the CTA. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute analyzes cyclist behavior CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. It is[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Investigate Before Donating to Charitable Causes for the Holidays
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. With requests for charitable contributions filling up your mail and email inbox, Attorney General Lisa Madigan encourages residents to do some important research before making holiday donations to any of the more than 25,000 charitable organizations in Illinois working to help others this holiday season and[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow[Read More…]
Investment in Early Childhood Programs Yields Robust Returns
New study by Prof. James Heckman finds an even higher return of investment for high-quality early childhood development programs. Copyright Getty Images CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 By: Mark Peters High-quality early childhood development programs can deliver an annual return of 13 percent per child on upfront costs through better outcomes in[Read More…]
The Women’s March on Washington is ON, Dec. 12, 2016 Update
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 By gloever The Women’s March on Washington is ON! It was never off. It was never blocked. The organizers had to go through the same hoops as everyone else. Yes, the Presidential Inaugural Committee had been granted a block reservation for most of the National Mall.[Read More…]
Vincentian Historian, Scholar to Receive Pierre Coste Prize Dec. 12
The Rev. John E. Rybolt, C.M., is the 2016 recipient of the Pierre Coste Prize, given by the Vincentian Studies Institute at DePaul University. Rybolt was selected for the Coste Prize for his significant contributions — books, articles and research — on the history of St. Vincent de Paul and[Read More…]
‘Four Saints in Three Acts’ Combines Art, Iconography at DePaul University Art Museum
Jeni Spota’s painting “Bird Woman” will be on display at the DePaul Art Museum in “Four Saints in Three Acts,” an exhibition that examines religious imagery in contemporary art (Image courtesy of the artist and Brennan & Griffin Gallery) Companion exhibition explores French Romantic revision of St. Vincent de Paul[Read More…]
