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Donald Trump will Require Patriotism be Taught in Schools. ‘We will Stop Apologizing for America’

OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016 By Hunter Always saluting. You’ll be saluting so much you’ll be sick of saluting. Donald Trump rolls out his plan for molding the kids today into proper Americans. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump today told veterans from across country that he would require patriotism to be taught[Read More…]

‘Beastly’ Casting Call at South Suburban College on September 29 & 30

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.   The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Michele L. Vacca’s unique adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. The auditions will take place on September 29 and 30, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Announces Unprecedented TV Filming Underway And More Than $1 Billion Generated By Surge In Film Production Over Last Five Years

With a record 8 shows filming this fall season and $1.3 billion generated by film and commercial production since 2011, Chicago’s status as a preferred destination for filming continues to bolster neighborhoods and local economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined yesterday by award-winning producer Dick Wolf, NBCUniversal[Read More…]

HHS Announces New Standards to Further Strengthen the Quality of Head Start Programs (Video)

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new standards today to further improve and strengthen the Head Start program. The Head Start program promotes the school readiness of children (from birth to age five) from low-income families through early learning, health and family[Read More…]

Free Geek Squad Academy Gives 150 Young Chicagoans Opportunity to Learn from Top Tech Pros, Use Latest Tech Tools

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2016 – Technology is shaping careers, and Geek Squad Academy is the perfect prep school. Last week 150 young Chicagoans engaged in a free, two-day crash course in 3-D design and printing, robotics, film-making, music production, digital citizenship and more. These interactive, interest-based workshops were led by Geek[Read More…]

DePaul University Art Museum Hires Assistant Curator, Collection and Exhibition Manager

DePaul Art Museum, named a “hidden gem” by Travel and Leisure magazine in 2015, welcome Mia Lopez as assistant curator and Laura-Caroline Johnson as collection and exhibition manager. (DePaul University/Maria Toscano) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016.   DePaul Art Museum announces the hiring of Mia Lopez as assistant curator and Laura-Caroline[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth Announces 2016 Congressional App Challenge with Share of $50,000 in Prize Credits

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016.  Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today announced that Eighth District students can enter the 2016 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), which provides high school students an opportunity to gain coding and tech skills. Participating students also receive a chance to have their work featured in the U.S. Capitol[Read More…]

Reps. Duckworth, Quigley, Schakowsky, and Senator Durbin Announce $20 Million for Noise Mitigation for O’Hare Area Homeowners

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2016.  Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) today announced $20 million in federal funding for aircraft noise mitigation efforts near O’Hare International Airport. Today’s funding, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will help soundproof residences[Read More…]

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