Secretary of State to temporarily allow license plate renewals SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office yesterday announced temporary policy changes regarding vehicle emission test notification and vehicle renewal procedures. Due to the budget impasse, Illinois EPA was forced[Read More…]
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Michael Moore’s New Film Features Portugal’s Groundbreaking Policy of Not Arresting People for Drug Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2016 By: Sharda Sekaran Filmmaker Michael Moore never shies from taking on tough issues and challenging the status quo. His latest film “Where to Invade Next” is a clever spoof of U.S. foreign policy that encourages our military leaders to “invade” other countries and import their policies[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum to Open Solo Exhibition ‘Operation Mom’s Couch,’ from Award-Winning Veteran Artist Eric J. Garcia
New Exhibition Highlights Autobiographical Veteran Artist Experience — Opens February 26 Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016 — The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) announces the opening of its solo exhibition Operation Mom’s Couch—the newest exploration of the veteran experience through the lens of an Airman and his cultural consumption of war[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Streamlines Chicago’s Early Learning System to Expand Access to Full Day Programs and Simplify Enrollment
Savings from structural reforms will be reinvested to expand full-day programming to roughly 1,000 additional children; launch universal online application to improve ease of enrollment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced reforms that will streamline the administration of early learning programs and invest the savings in extending full-day[Read More…]
Illinois State Museum to Reopen to the Public
Director Rosenthal Announces Sustainable Model to Prepare the ISM System for the Future The Illinois State Museum (Mike Linksvayer / Flickr) SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2016. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Wayne A. Rosenthal announced today that an agreement has been reached to reopen the Illinois State Museum[Read More…]
New Photo Exhibit on World’s Growing Wealth Gap to Open Feb. 11 at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2016. At a time when studies suggest the gap between rich and poor is growing, Roosevelt University’s Gage Galley will present a provocative and artistically driven photo exhibit that examines wealth and privilege around the world today. Opening for the first time in the United States on Thursday,[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Takes First Place in Five Events at South IHSA Regional Speech Tournament; Advances to Sectional in 12 Categories
Individual Event medalists of the IHSA South Regional Speech Tournament who will advance to the Sectional competition are: (l.to r.) Kapri Echols, Alayna Hester, Janessa Colquitt, John Anderson, III, Chyna Sanders, Kristen Carter, Zadok Dean, III and Camille Johnson. RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2016–Members of the Southland College Prep Charter[Read More…]
Concordia University Wisconsin Releases Fall Honors List
CONCORDIA, Wis.—(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 8, 2016 – Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Fall Honors List for the 2015-2016 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA. Among the area students named to the list were: Melissa Perkins, SR, Athletic Training from Park Forest,[Read More…]
Governors State University Theatre Students to Raise Money for the YWCA and South Suburban Family Shelter with Famous Monologues on Women
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2016 – At the heart of theatre is giving back. Artists use their talents to inspire, entertain and provoke, and sometimes to help others. That’s exactly what GSU Theatre and Performance Studies (T.A.P.S.) students are doing on Valentine’s weekend for the YWCA. TAPS students will be[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, American Airlines Announce New Gates at O’Hare International Airport
Building on the $1.3 billion Infrastructure Deal at ’Hare, City Announces First Major Gate Expansion Since 1993 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and American Airlines today announced that five new gates will be added to O’Hare International Airport by 2018, the first major expansion of gate capacity since Terminal[Read More…]
