CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2016. Jason Gonzales, the man who challenged Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in the Democratic primary this year and lost has filed a federal lawsuit against Madigan, accusing him of fraud and defamation. Gonzales received about 27 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary this past March,[Read More…]
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Health Disparities, Social Justice Focus of Aug. 12 Conference at DePaul University
Public health professionals will gather at DePaul University Aug. 12 to learn about health disparities in Chicago and beyond. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. People who live in different Chicago neighborhoods and have the same health issue can experience entirely different outcomes because of their zip code,[Read More…]
St. Louise de Marillac Scholar Receives DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute Grant
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. Doctoral student Edward Gray of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been selected as recipient of the 2016 DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute grant, which funds research projects that further scholarship on the Vincentian tradition, past and present. Gray, a doctoral candidate studying at Purdue University, was awarded[Read More…]
Former Philadelphia Mayor Joins UChicago Urban Labs in New Role
Michael A. Nutter named executive fellow, will focus on public engagement and growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPSF)–August 8, 2016 By: Mark Peters and Matt Smith Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter is joining the University of Chicago Urban Labs to help guide strategy and growth as an executive fellow—a new role for the[Read More…]
New Analysis: Illinois Could Add More Than 415,000 Jobs Under Clinton, Lose 136,000 Jobs Under Trump
Findings Emphasize Contrast Between Clinton’s Economic Agenda and Trump’s Career Record of Outsourcing, Stiffing Workers ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. Hillary for Illinois today is announcing new analysis that shows Illinois could add more than 415,000 jobs under Hillary Clinton’s economic plans, while it could lose 136,000 jobs under a Donald Trump[Read More…]
NASA Rover Game Released for Curiosity’s Anniversary (Video)
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2016. As Curiosity marks its fourth anniversary (in Earth years) since landing on Mars, the rover is working on collecting its 17th sample. While Curiosity explores Mars, gamers can join the fun via a new social media game, Mars Rover. NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover began close-up investigation of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 7, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Registration for Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163 kindergarten and 6th grade returning students for the 2017-17 school year ends on Tuesday, August 9. You’ll find complete information about the registration process in the ‘Educational Lectures & Opportunities’ section. Speaking of back to school,[Read More…]
Two New Exhibits Opening at Union Street Gallery on Wednesday, August 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2016. Two new exhibits will be opening at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights on Wednesday, August 10. ‘The Structure’ features work about, made with, and inspired by architecture and architectural materials. The wide variety of work was selected by jurors, Mike Bonhart and[Read More…]
City of Chicago Releases Video of Fatal Shooting of Paul O’Neal by Police
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016. Chicago police have released footage showing the shooting of 18-year-old Paul O’Neal. The videos were taken by police car dashboard cameras and police body cameras. The released footage shows four different angles of the incident that led to O’Neal’s death. Source: YouTube
Village of Park Forest to Host 17th Annual Youth Day Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 13,
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016 For more information contact Kevin Adams at 708-748-2005. Source: http://www.villageofparkforest.com
