University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014 – In celebration of African American History month, Governors State University’s Student Life Department will present the second annual awards show, “Black Women Rock.” The show honors and acknowledges the contributions of GSU students, faculty and community leaders at the university and in the region.[Read More…]
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Kudos to Park Forest Public Works Shoveling Out From One Of Our Snowiest Winters Ever
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- According to Village officials, Public Works crews continue to do all they can to keep up with the snowfall for the current winter. Park Forest received about 7 inches of snow last Saturday, another 5 inches on Tuesday night/Wednesday and there is a call for 2 – 4 inches of[Read More…]
Italian opera to be presented for four nights in Chicago’s Pilsen and Loop
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. A delightful Italian opera by Gioachino Rossini will be presented by Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 W. Cermak Road, in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood and at 7:30 p.m. April 2 and[Read More…]
‘What if Cannabis Cured Cancer?’ to be Screened at UUCC on February 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘What if Cannabis Cured Cancer?’ on Friday, February 28. The event will begin with an optional vegetarian potluck dinner at 6 p.m. The movie screening will begin at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Feb. 7, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. NY Gov. Candidate Astorino: Let Seniors Eat Soup, and They Won’t Need Dentures This past Monday, Republican/Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino formed an exploratory Committee to run for New York Governor against Andrew Cuomo (D). The New York Daily News covered it by reporting on an[Read More…]
Representative Robin Kelly to Sponsor Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly today announced the launch of her annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner’s artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. Students can submit their[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Host Mexico State Governor Eruviel Ávila
Official Visit to Include Benito Juárez Tribute, World Premiere at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 7, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced he will host Mexico State Governor Eruviel Ávila for an official state visit from Feb. 9 to Feb. 12. Governor Ávila’s trip is a result of Governor Quinn’s[Read More…]
Illinois Diagnostic Energy Tester (DET) Training Coming to South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. South Suburban College welcomes BuildRight Illinois to offer Illinois Diagnostic Energy Tester (DET) Training at the Oak Forest Center on Monday and Tuesday, February 24 and 25, 2014. As part of the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (based on the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code[Read More…]
IL Emergency Management Agency Appeals FEMA Denial of Tornado Assistance for Local Governments
Appeal Includes $21.4 Million in Disaster-Related Expenses SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today appealed FEMA’s denial of the state’s request for federal assistance that would help tornado-ravaged communities in nine counties recover from the Nov. 17 deadly tornado outbreak. The appeal includes more than $21.4 million[Read More…]
Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2014. Forty College of Pharmacy students recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, a not-for-profit that helps routinely feed hungry children all over the world. Pharmacy students packaged 77 boxes of foodstuffs, which the organization is estimating will provide more than 16,000 meals to 45 children[Read More…]
