Nationally Renowned Graffiti Artists to Speak at Panel, Host Workshop Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2014 – The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) is pleased to announce the kick-off of their Drop-In Arts Program with the workshop, Peace, Love & Spay Paint. On September 12, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.,[Read More…]
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Watch: Ray Rice Elevator Knockout, Fiancee Takes Crushing Punch
The Ray Rice elevator video, much more graphic than that first released. From the New York Times: The Baltimore Ravens terminated running back Ray Rice’s contract Monday after a graphic video emerged of him punching his former fiancée, who is now his wife, in a hotel elevator in Atlantic City[Read More…]
Barnes & Noble College Donation to Prairie State College Enhance Conference Center Auditorium
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. A new name and a better sound will soon be what the Prairie State College (PSC) Conference Center auditorium is known for. Thanks to a generous donation to the PSC Foundation from Barnes & Noble College, the PSC Auditorium is getting a new state-of-the-art sound system.[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement on Renewed Allegations of a Supposed ‘Stand Down’ Order in Benghazi, Libya
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement in response to renewed allegations of a supposed “stand down” order during the unfortunate Benghazi tragedy. “As Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Oversight and[Read More…]
HHS Announces $60 Million to Help Consumers Navigate Their Health Care Coverage Options in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. The Affordable Care Act is working for millions of Americans who are able to access quality health coverage at a price they can afford, in large part because of the efforts of in-person assisters in local communities across the nation. People shopping for and enrolling in[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner Says Don’t Invest in Mom-and-Pop Businesses
The billionaire GOP candidate who pledged to run Illinois ‘like a business,’ will put the interests of his Wall Street pals ahead of Illinois’ main street small businesses Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. Last week, billionaire gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner advised a group of business students at Northern Illinois University[Read More…]
Cross-Country March for Climate Action Arrives in Southeast Chicago on September 8
Climate Action joins the Southeast Chicago Coalition to Ban Petcoke in the 2nd neighborhood march to 10th Ward Alderman Popes office and KCBX terminals to demand a complete ban of petcoke from Chicago. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. On Monday, September 8 at 5pm, Southeast Chicagoans are expected to join marchers with[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 8, 2014
Quincy Wright and Brenda Thomas of Park Forest shop at Patty Cakes Boutique at the Farmers Market. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2014. The final date to bring your old clothing and/or shoes to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market for recycling is Saturday, September 13. USAgain, a green,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $1 Million Investment in Brookfield Zoo Improvements
Investment Will Create Jobs, Attract Tourism and Support Inclusion for Adults and Children with Disabilities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced an investment of $1 million for improvements at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo. The funding will assist in the development of a new building designed for children and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims ‘Sister Rivers and Lakes Week’
New Thompson Center Exhibit to Honor Illinois’ Relationship with World Waterways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed September 7-13, 2014 as “Illinois Sister Rivers and Lakes Week” to celebrate the importance of the Illinois River and Lake Michigan, and address the shared challenges of waterways throughout the world.[Read More…]
