Attendees at Sunday’s Veterans Day Recognition at Freedom Hall were entertained by the angelic voice of Ava Logan, with Stewart Miller on the bass, Charles Heath on drums, Jarrard Harris on Sax, and Dennis Luxion on piano. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2014. On Tuesday, November 11, we[Read More…]
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Hydrotherapist and Herbalist Carolyn Prince to Speak at UUCC’s Healthy Living Program on Nov. 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) will host a Healthy Living Program on Thursday, November 13 at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Hydrotherapist and Herbalist Carolyn Prince. The event is free and open to the public. Ms. Prince will talk about strengthening our immune[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Department Of Streets and Sanitation Announce 6,600 Trees Planted in Chicago This Year, Exceeding Projections
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) Commissioner Charles L. Williams today as crews completed the 2014 tree planting plan that included more than 6,600 plantings citywide—surpassing initial projections by more than 300 trees. “Chicago was one of the first cities where planting trees[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Additional Competitors and More Consumer Options for Year Two of Open Enrollment
With more carriers and more plans, residents are encouraged to compare options before enrolling or re-enrolling in health coverage CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2014. As open enrollment approaches for the second year of Get Covered Illinois (GCI), the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that the number of Qualified Health[Read More…]
State of Illinois Announces LIHEAP Winter Energy Assistance Program 2014 Enrollment
All Eligible Households Can Apply for Home Heating Assistance SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2014. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that all eligible individuals can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Under LIHEAP, utility bill payments are[Read More…]
Third Consecutive Judge Affirms the Freedom to Marry in Missouri
New York –-(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2014. Today U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith ruled that denying marriage for same-sex couples in Missouri is unconstitutional. The ruling comes just two days after St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison also declared Missouri’s ban unconstitutional, and a month after a state ruling which found[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Nov. 7, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2014. Election Results Heavily Favor Republicans over Democrats A Republican tide swept over the country Tuesday, giving the GOP full control of Congress. The GOP’s crowning achievement was capturing a majority in the U.S. Senate. Republicans have picked up seven Senate seats and will have at least[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon on Mary Lyon School Playground and Turf Field
Mayor Emanuel joins Mary Lyon students and staff to cut the ribbon on the new playground and turf field. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel cut the ribbon today at the Mary Lyon Elementary School playground and turf field. The City of[Read More…]
Governors State University is on the Move with a New Dance Company
Presenting its Inaugural Production DANCE FUSION on November 16 University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2014. Governors State University debuts a new Dance Company in its inaugural production, Dance Fusion: Fall Dance Festival on Sunday, November 16 at 3:30 p.m. Dance Fusion offers an eclectic mix, including Bollywood, musical theater,[Read More…]
New Initiative in 34 CPS Middle Schools Aims to Increase Students’ Likelihood of Future Success
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute, the Lefkofsky Family Foundation today announced a new initiative – the Success Project – providing students in 34 CPS neighborhood schools with the academic preparation, social support and college counseling necessary for success in high school and[Read More…]
