Alumna honored for her play ‘Cost of Living’ CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Susie Allen Note: Playwright Martyna Majok, AB’07, was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play, ‘Cost of Living.’ In the award, the play is described as “an honest, original work that invites audiences to examine[Read More…]
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Jeanne Gang Discusses ‘Mining the City’ for Inspiration About Architecture and Design at UChicago Forum
Acclaimed Chicago architect delivers first talk in 2018 Berlin Family Lectures CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Andrew Bauld For architect Jeanne Gang, the materials that compose the built environment are as important to her as the final design. Speaking April 10 at UChicago’s Logan Center for the Arts, Gang recalled visiting[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center Examines Perception and Reality
Spring programs continue exploration of “fake” CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: H. Peter Steeves Identity, perception and illness round out the discussions of the DePaul Humanities Center’s Spring 2018 programs as the center continues to dissect its “fake” theme. “We look forward to closing out ‘The Year of the Fake’ with[Read More…]
‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest’ Exhibit Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on April 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association’s next exhibit will be ‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest.’ The exhibit will open Friday, April 27 and run through June 2. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3[Read More…]
Colombia is Featured Country in Prairie State College International Committee Annual Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 Prairie State College (PSC) Professor Craig Mulling (center) recognized retiring PSC faculty members Ed Schwarz, professor of communication and department chair of Humanities and Fine and Applied Arts (left) and Marian Kelly, professor of biology (right), for “Outstanding Service to Prairie State College’s International Committee.” The[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Stickers Now On Sale; Rates Increase May 1
Don’t forget to also register your animals Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018-19 Village of Park Forest vehicle stickers went on sale beginning March 1. Just a reminder that vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered in the Village of Park[Read More…]
Governors State University to Award Journalists and Social Activist Honorary Degrees
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 Contact: Keisha Cowen Governors State University will honor three nationally recognized cultural figures with honorary degrees for their lifetime commitment to journalistic excellence, social equity and inclusion during its 47th commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 19 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Investigative journalists Carol Marin and Don[Read More…]
$10 Million Grant to Support UChicago Crime Lab Collaboration for Police Innovation
Grant from Ken Griffin supports strategic capabilities, research partnerships, officer supports By: University Communications CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018- A $10 million grant from philanthropist Ken Griffin will support a transformative new initiative to reduce violent crime in Chicago, through a collaboration with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Police Department and the[Read More…]
The Illinois Senate Votes To Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 13, 2018 Contact: Dee Donavanik Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt By voting to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, the Illinois Senate has recognized what women everywhere know to be true. We still need the ERA. In fact, we need it more than ever. It’s unconscionable that[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Esty, Van Hollen, Murphy, Blumenthal & Adams to Introduce Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Would incentivize states to require a permit to purchase handguns WASHINGTON, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2018 By: James Lewis, Communications Director, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2), Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05), along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and[Read More…]
