This epic 10-minute video is both a history lesson and an advocacy tool. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Tony Newman Prince Ea — hip hop artist, activist and founder of Make SMART Cool — has just released a remake of his brilliant music video urging President Obama to end our[Read More…]
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Hit the Road with 8 of America’s Best Drives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Nothing is more quintessentially American than the road trip. Each year, millions of people load up their cars and embark on scenic drives through national parks. These roads represent astonishing feats of American engineering, blending the road into the landscape and guiding visitors through some of the[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Pharmacy Professor Elected as Nigerian Academy of Science Fellow
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Moji Adeyeye, professor of pharmaceutics and chair of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences Department at Roosevelt University, has received one of her native Nigeria’s highest honors, being inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Recognized for her many career achievements in the field of pharmacy,[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: LA Times: Trump’s Failed Baja Condo Resort Left Buyers Feeling Betrayed, Angry
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Michael Finnegan When Stephenee Simms heard in 2006 that Donald Trump was building condo towers in Baja, the lure of a posh weekend getaway on the rustic coast just south of Tijuana was hard to resist. Simms, then an aerospace purchasing agent living in Canoga Park,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 26, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2016. One of the highlights of the summer season is Union Street Gallery’s Annual Garden Walk. The 12th Annual Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Participants will be able to view 10 summer gardens[Read More…]
Quinn Brings Take Charge Chicago Petition Drive to City Hall
Urges Mayor to Sign Petition for Mayoral Term Limits and Elected Consumer Advocate CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Carrying a clipboard and an ironing board, Pat Quinn brought the Take Charge Chicago petition drive to the front door of city government today, seeking signatures from everyday voters – and Mayor Rahm Emanuel[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Alumnus Tyler Ulis Drafted By NBA’s Phoenix Suns
(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Tribune: The wait was longer than Tyler Ulis expected Thursday. But it still was a dream come true, with the added bonus of extra motivation. Ulis, a Marian Catholic graduate who starred in his only two seasons at Kentucky, was selected by the Phoenix Suns in[Read More…]
Discover the Leader In You in the Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. The Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy is an invaluable nine-month experience that allows you to meet local leaders, hear their stories, and take part in informative sessions on the realities and challenges of decision-makers and the organizations they lead. Learn more about your community, build[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Introduces the Protect Consumers from Phony Charges Act
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) has introduced the Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to restrict unauthorized third-party fees sneaked onto consumers’ wireless and landline phone bills: “Tens of millions of American consumers have been ripped off[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Three New Hotel Development Projects at O’Hare International Airport
Investment in Chicago’s Future will Support More than 1,250 Jobs and Generate Millions of Dollars in Economic Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing today the arrival of three hotel development projects at O’Hare International Airport, which will more than double the current hotel capacity at the airport.[Read More…]
