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Governors State University Seeks Applications for High School Theatre Collaborative

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2016 – Governors State University seeks applications for its Theatre & Performance Studies (T.A.P.S.) High School Theatre Collaborative (HSTC). The Collaborative, under the direction of the GSU’s Division of Communication, Visual and Performing Arts and its Theatre and Performance Studies program aims to produce inspiring theatre that[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of January 24, 2016

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2016. Those living in the south suburbs have a history of supporting the arts and an appreciation of the importance of artistic education. To that end, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be holding ‘The Big Easy Gala 2016’ on Saturday, February 6 at the Olympia Fields[Read More…]

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kickoff Celebration, Jan. 26

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 23 2016.  Representatives from the American Cancer Association will hold a Kickoff Celebration for Relay For Life of the Far South Suburbs on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Richton Park Public Library located at 22310 Latonia Lane in Richton Park. At the[Read More…]

Leading Women Democrats Endorse Theresa Mah for 2nd District State Representative

Event for supporters on Saturday, January 23 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2016 Today, leading women Democrats Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski-Garza and MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore endorsed Theresa Mah’s candidacy for 2nd District State Representative, stating that she will be an independent voice championing issues for women, children, and working families.[Read More…]

Durbin, Foster Meet with Aurora Leaders to Discuss Rail Tank Car Safety

AURORA –(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016.  In response to safety concerns raised by the rapid increase of trains carrying volatile crude oil and ethanol across the country, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today met with Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner and local stakeholders to discuss actions to[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth Calls for Federal Review of Canadian Pacific’s Proposed Hostile Takeover of American-owned Norfolk Southern Railway

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016.  Following reports that Canadian Pacific may attempt to sidestep federal law as it seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern Railway through an unsolicited merger, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today called on the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) to thoroughly review the Canadian company’s takeover proposal to ensure[Read More…]

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