RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation team took second place in the Illinois State High School Association (IHSA) Dolton Sectional competition. Seven of the ten cast members were named by judges to the All Sectional Group Interpretation Cast. The team will compete in the[Read More…]
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Congo Square Theatre Brings the Donny Hathaway Story to Life on Stage at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. For one night only Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m., Congo Square Theatre makes its debut in the south suburbs at Governors State Univerity’s (GSU) Center for Performing Arts performing ‘Twisted Melodies.’ Directed by Samuel G. Roberson and starring Kelvin Roston Jr., ‘Twisted Melodies’ is[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 2nd Annual Law Day on May 1st
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their second annual Law Day on Friday, May 1, 2015. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in[Read More…]
New Directions New Orleans: Conference on Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy
One-Day Conference Brings Elected Officials Together with Leading Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Experts to Chart a Health-Based Approach to Drug Policy; Louisiana Leads Nation in Incarceration Rates; Prison Population Has Doubled in Last 20 Years, With Staggering Racial Disparities LOUSIANA—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. An unprecedented collection of drug policy stakeholders[Read More…]
Watch: Rep. Kelly Floor Speech – Resolution Condemning Boko Haram
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D – Illinois) spoke on the House Floor in support of her legislation, H.Res 53 before a vote, condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga.
New Illinois Server Training Law Effective July 1
State currently offering FREE responsible beverage server classes SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2015. New regulations will take effect impacting all Beverage Alcohol Sellers/Servers Education & Training (BASSET) trainees throughout the state, as well as Cook County bars and restaurants. Beginning on July 1, 2015 all current and future BASSET cardholders will need[Read More…]
Symposium at DePaul University Examines Collaborations in Light of Health Care Reform
Dr. Frank Cerra, senior adviser at the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, delivers the keynote address at an interprofessional health care education forum at DePaul University. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2015. Prominent health care educators and professionals gathered at DePaul University March 23 to discuss[Read More…]
Statement From Mayor Emanuel On Chicago’s James Beard Foundation Award Finalists
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2015. “Congratulations to all of the James Beard finalists from Chicago that were announced today. It is thanks to our world-class chefs and restaurateurs that Chicago has become the new culinary capital of America, bringing jobs and visitors to neighborhoods throughout Chicago. Their dedication to their craft and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
Discusses Renewable Fuel Standard and lifting the Cuban trade embargo WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with the Illinois Farm Bureau today to discuss the importance of continuing to support and invest in Illinois’ agricultural communities. The group discussed the impact of the U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Warren, Reed: Bill Would Put Student Loan Borrower Bill Of Rights Into Law
Legislation to reform disclosure and servicing standards for student loans follows President Obama’s announcement of additional relief for borrowers WASHINGTON, DC – (ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2015. Following a decision by President Obama to provide additional protections to student loan borrowers, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jack Reed[Read More…]
