Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-off unwanted, unneeded or expired prescription drugs and/ or other medications at the Park Forest Police Department. Only pills and other solids, like patches,[Read More…]
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Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Sept. 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. Alliance Elects Robert Roach as President, Joseph Peters as Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. of the Bronx, New York, was elected on Monday as the new President of the Alliance, succeeding Barbara Easterling. Joseph Peters of Rochester Hills, Michigan was elected Secretary-Treasurer, following Ruben Burks. The votes[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Experience Sparks Winning Advocacy Work in Springfield
(Pictured above, a team effort led by Kathleen Kane Willis, left front, and Chelsea Laliberte, fourth from left near door, in a conference room near the Illinois Senate chamber leads to victory in overriding a gubernatorial veto). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. Sometimes it takes a community effort to make positive change,[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Family and Friends Weekend October 8-10
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2015. Governors State University is hosting its Family and Friends Weekend October 8–10 for GSU students, alumni, family and friends. Planned events on Friday, Oct. 9 include a Jaguar Jamboree and GSU basketball games, and a Step Show featuring Power 92 “The Hot Boys.” Events on[Read More…]
Watch: Pope Francis’ Full Homily At St. Patrick’s Cathedral In New York
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- Video of Pope Francis’ entire homily Thursday night at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. For a translation, go here.
Sanders, Brown and Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop Cadillac Tax
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 24, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and seven of their colleagues introduced legislation today to repeal a tax on certain health plans. Sanders opposed the provision when it was included in the Affordable Care Act, which was passed in 2010. “What was true then[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Receives ‘Oscar’ Award from Link & Option Center
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Prairie State College President Terri L. Winfree recently was named a winner of an “Oscar” award from The Link & Option Center Inc., during their “20 Year Anniversary Evening at the Oscars” event. Winfree was recognized in the women’s leadership category. The event was held last[Read More…]
Chicago Premiere of Soul of a Nation to be Performed Oct. 14 and 15 at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Composer Victoria Bond’s Soul of a Nation, a concerto for violin and string orchestra about Thomas Jefferson, will be performed by Roosevelt University artist faculty member Frank Almond and the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chamber Orchestra on Oct. 14 in Elmhurst and Oct. 15 in[Read More…]
Important Community Event Coming to South Suburban College on September 30th
SOUTH HOLLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Suburban College, the Village of South Holland and the South Holland Business Association invite community stakeholders to a unique strategic-planning and networking event. The event is sponsored by MB Financial Bank and Illiana Financial. Connect with Your Community will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Information Session on October 6 on Master of Public Administration & Master of Arts Political and Justice Studies
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. The graduate degree programs in Public Administration and Political and Justice Studies at Governors State University are sponsoring an information session at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago. The information session will take place on Tuesday, October 6, in room 2-026[Read More…]
