Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. For the 13th year in a row, hundreds of law enforcement officers from throughout the state will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 29, beginning at 5 a.m. Police officers are scheduled to cover 193 Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops[Read More…]
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky Supports Clarification of Clean Water Act
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a final rule clarifying “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The rule includes protections for sources of drinking and recreational water, including streams and wetlands that are upstream[Read More…]
Jeff Tweedy, Guest Readers to Celebrate Author George Saunders at DePaul University Beginning June 2
Saunders will deliver new lecture after 24-hour marathon reading of his work Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Bestselling author George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration[Read More…]
New Affordable Care Act Payment Model Seeks to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. Speaking today at the White House Conference on Aging regional forum in Boston, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced a unique opportunity for health care providers to decrease cardiovascular disease risk for tens of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries by assessing an individual patient’s[Read More…]
Chicago Organizers to Host Global Youth Peace Conference #ChicagoYouthPeace on June 4 – 6
Mobilizing, activating and empowering young people, in grades 5-12, to get organized and use their voices for peace and social change. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015 — From June 4th to 6th, Chicago will host the first Chicago International Youth Peace Conference at Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 50th St, and at[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services, May 28, 2015
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 28, 2015. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Identity Theft and Other Scams Are Issues Facing Summer Job Seekers, Warns Better Business Bureau
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finding a summer job is always a top priority for college and high school students. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers of seasonal job scams, which can lead to identity theft. Signs of these scams include fake postings that require little effort for the job or claim[Read More…]
Marriage Equality Backdating To Sunset June 1
Fee waiver continues for conversions to marriage, backdating ends Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- June 1 marks the one-year anniversary of marriage equality in Illinois, and a portion of the law allowing same-sex couples to backdate their marriage date to the date of their civil union will sunset, Cook County Clerk David Orr[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery Exhibit to Highlight Golden Age of Photography at Chicago Reader
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. For more than 30 years, the Chicago Reader was a trailblazer and signature example of the kind of creative freedom in both photography and design that alternative weekly newspapers all over the country came to embrace and showcase. Now, in a new exhibit that runs from June[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Immigration Ruling, May 26, 2015
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. Today a federal appeals court denied the Obama administration’s request to lift a hold on the administration’s executive actions on immigration while the matter is being litigated. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response: “I am disappointed by the ruling of United States Court[Read More…]
