CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016. We invite you to continue the One Earth Film Festival fun and celebrate Earth Day with us by watching the award-winning film, “Growing Cities” on Friday, April 22, at Chicago’s official Earth Day celebration in two locations. This 60-minute film is friendly for all ages. The event will take place at: Adler Planetarium, Johnson[Read More…]
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Students to Protest for Higher Education Funding and MAP Grants on April 13
Students plan to gather at the Old State Capitol at 11:00 am on April 13, 2016 to advocate for themselves in a peaceful protest to the current State Capitol. Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2016. On April 13, 2016 students plan to unite at University of Illinois Springfield Colonnade. They will then[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Now On Apple News!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest, the independent news organization serving Park Forest, Illinois and illuminating the South Suburbs of Chicago for almost 10 years, now has its own Apple News Channel. “We are very pleased and honored that our application was accepted for publication on Apple News today!” owner[Read More…]
Why to Talk About Death at Dinner
Bioethicist Craig Klugman describes his research on advance health care directives Documents like advance health care directives can help families plan for and share their wishes for end-of-life care, says bioethicist Craig Klugman of DePaul’s College of Science and Health. (Image by iStock) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. Death is[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Chicago and Supreme Court Nominee Judge Merrick B. Garland
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today during President Obama’s address at the University of Chicago Law School about his nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Merrick B. Garland: “I urged my Republican colleagues yesterday to meet with Judge Garland and remain committed to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CNA and The John Buck Company Break Ground on New Global Headquarters Building
151 North Franklin Will Create More Than 2,000 Construction Jobs and Support 3,000+ Employees; Will Join 23 Tower Cranes Already Operating Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and representatives from The John Buck Company, CNA and Hinshaw & Culbertson today broke ground on 151 North Franklin Street. The[Read More…]
City of Chicago Is Working With All Licensed Retailers To Ensure Compliance With New Tobacco 21 Purchase Age
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago has begun educating all licensed tobacco retailers citywide to ensure full compliance on the new law which requires purchasers of tobacco products to be at least 21 years of age, as established by the tobacco prevention ordinance[Read More…]
Spring 2016 Music Events At South Suburban College Announced
South Holland, Il–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) has announced its spring music events. April 22, 2016 SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Room 1137 April 23, 2016 SSC Music Competition for Young Musicians 10:00am – 12:00pm – Room 1137 May 4, 2016 Jazz Orchestra[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Skills For Chicagoland’s Future Announce More Than 1,000 Unemployed And Underemployed Placed In Jobs In 2015
Partnership with City Will Place More Than 1,100 This Year and 5,000 by 2018; More Than 40 Percent are from Neighborhoods with High Unemployment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (Skills) yesterday announced that 1,000 unemployed and underemployed Chicagoland residents have been connected with jobs[Read More…]
Prairie State College Sustainability Center Invites Kids to ‘Go Green’ During April 30 Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. In recognition of Earth Day 2016, the Sustainability Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a special event for kids, “Kids@College Go Green!” The Saturday, April 30 event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Matteson Area Center (MAC) at 4821 Southwick Dr.[Read More…]
