Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marist High School will hold its seventh annual Christmas celebration, A Very Marist Christmas, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 6pm to 11pm at Chateau Busché, 11535 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip, IL, 60803. This popular event has undergone a few changes this year, including a new venue and several exciting activities. Tickets are $50 in advance[Read More…]
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National Nurses Relief Group Mobilizes RNs for Philippines Relief Mission
Public Can Help Support Nurses’ Relief Effort Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In the aftermath of the devastation from Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the worst storms on record, the Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), a project of National Nurses United, has put out a call for volunteers and donations[Read More…]
Help the Philippines Typhoon Victims
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2013. In the aftermath of one of the worst storms ever recorded, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced and the death toll continues to rise. The survivors are in the immediate need of food, clean water, and shelter. Here’s how you can help: The following mGive[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Making God Laugh’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. The Drama Group is excited to present the heartwarming family comedy ‘Making God Laugh,’ written by noted Chicago actor and playwright Sean Grennan. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre: December 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th at 7:30 p.m., and the 8th, and 15th at 2[Read More…]
Chicagoans to Protest Ventra at CTA Budget Hearing Today
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2013. More than 100 people are expected at the Chicago Transit Authority’s budget hearing on Tuesday to protest new privatized payment system Ventra. “Ventra has caused problems for hundreds of thousands of Chicago-area residents and they want to speak out. Additionally, many of us are against privatization of[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Honors Veterans Day: Raises New Art Exhibit, Launches Expanded Therapeutic Art and Educational Outreach, Celebrates First Anniversary in New Location
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2013 – The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will celebrate the first anniversary in its location of 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue with a reception to unveil its newest art exhibition, Esprit de Corps, an exhibition highlighting the spirit of creative resilience. Esprit de Corps features art by[Read More…]
‘Voices of the Victims’ Tour Led by Mexican Poet Javier Sicilia Comes to Washington, DC on Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Speak Out Against Failed Drug War
At Briefings with OAS and Congress, Victims to Join Latino and Human Rights Leaders in Calling for Alternatives to Drug Prohibition and Militarization Coalition of NGOs to Present Comprehensive New Report to Congress on “Rethinking the Drug War” in Mexico and Central America WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2013. On Tuesday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 11, 2013
Tuskegee Airman Virgil Poole addresses a large gathering in Village Hall honoring veterans. More pictures from this event available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 11, 2013. The Village of Park Forest and Police Department will hold the 10th Annual Honors Ceremony on Saturday, November 16th at Freedom Hall,[Read More…]
Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring the 2013 Health and Human Services Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, November 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Center for Performing Arts lobby on the GSU campus. Prospective employers in the fields of physical[Read More…]
PSC Receives Recognition at Annual Sustainability Awards Event
Prairie State College Sustainability Coordinator Allessandra Cairo (center) accepts a Silver Campus Sustainability Compact Award during the 2013 Governor’s Sustainability Awards. She is congratulated by Gary Miller (left), associate executive director of the Prairie Research Institute, and Eric Heineman (right), director of sustainability in the Office of Governor Pat Quinn.[Read More…]
