University Park, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014 – Governors State University celebrates several new additions at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park as well as the 45th anniversary of one of its signature works at Carts & Cocktails 2014, which will be held Saturday, September 13, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces City To Host Watch Party For Jackie Robinson West Little League World Series Game On Monday Evening
Watch Party Will Again be Held at Jackie Robinson Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago will again host a watch party on Monday evening, August 18 for friends, families and neighbors of the Jackie Robinson West All Stars for their upcoming game against[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Applauds USDA Rule To Implement More Stringent Safety Standards For Imported Puppies
New rule based on Durbin-authored provision in 2008 Farm Bill WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. Today U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) announcement of final regulations that will require that dogs imported to the United States meet stronger health[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Support Illinois’ Latino Population
Law Updates Data Collection Practices to Reflect Illinois’ Increasingly Diverse Population CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday attended the Fifth Annual Cuban Festival in Chicago to sign legislation to update state agency data collection policies to reflect Illinois’ increasingly diverse community. The new law will help ensure the state[Read More…]
Oregon Measure 91 – a Smart, Responsible Way to Regulate Marijuana
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2014. Treating marijuana use as a crime has failed across the nation. This country has spent 40 years and more than $1 trillion dollars on the War on Drugs. These numbers make it clear it’s not succeeding. It’s time for a smarter and safer approach that will control[Read More…]
Church of the Holy Family to Host Second Annual Open House and Health Fair on September 13
Park Forest, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2014. Church of the Holy Family, located at 102 Marquette Street (Sauk Trail and Orchard) in Park Forest, will host its Second Annual Open House and Health Fair on Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Church is inviting the community out for[Read More…]
Chicago Democrat Mayoral Candidate Frederick Collins and Community Leaders to Speak Out About Chicago Police Policies on Wednesday, August 20
Lack of Communication Between the Citizens of Chicago and the Police Department. Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2014. On Wednesday, August 20th at 1pm outside the Mayor’s office on the 5th floor of City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, mayoral candidate Frederick Collins will join community member Keyia Mandeldove and her fiance, Akula[Read More…]
Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory on October 9
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 17, 2014. On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Midwest Pesticide Action Center (formerly Safer Pest Control Project) invites you to join us in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago. Guests will enjoy the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Congressional Robotics STEM Competition
Schaumburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 15, 2014. Last week, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) introduced legislation establishing an Academic Competition in the Field of Robotics Among Students in Congressional Districts throughout the country. An annual congressionally sponsored competition that promotes students to work on robotics-related projects will encourage more young people to pursue career[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District to Host Second Watch Party for Jackie Robinson West Little League World Series Game on Sunday, Aug. 17
Watch Party Will Again be Held at Jackie Robinson Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2014. After a successful watch party on Thursday that drew more than 600 residents, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District will host a watch party on Sunday, August 17 for[Read More…]
