Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 Contact: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation into law permitting qualified caregivers to administer medical marijuana products to students on school grounds. The legislation – HB 4870 (aka Ashley’s Law) – authorizes the administration of a “medical marijuana infused product”[Read More…]
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The Hollywood Reporter Ranks DePaul Among Top 25 American Film Schools
School of Cinematic Arts recognized for real-world opportunities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 By: Gary Novak The Hollywood Reporter ranks DePaul University 13th on its list of the Top 25 American Film Schools of 2018, in an issue released this week. The publication notes that DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts gives students[Read More…]
Black Women and Girls Symposium “Securing the Bag” to be Held on Friday, August 24
Event Aims to Build Financial Freedom and Generational Wealth CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Representative Robin Kelly, Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, will host a symposium featuring some of Chicago’s leading financial experts offering guidance on money, financial planning and building substantial financial resources to pass[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Among 2018 Loras College Graduates
Dubuque, Iowa–August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Loras College recently announced the names of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in 2018. Among the graduates were Kyle T. Brzeszkiewicz of Park Forest who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. This is from a press[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum After Dark to Present the Nell and Jim Band on August 24
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A Special National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) After Dark event, ‘Interactive Storytelling With the Nell and Jim Band’ will take place on Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m. The event which will feature a lively blend of songs and audience-friendly storytelling will be held[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces New Student Trustee
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media Benedict Shogunle, an international student at Prairie State College (PSC), recently was sworn in as the 2018 – 2019 student trustee on the college Board of Trustees. In early April, Shogunle, who is originally from Nigeria, Africa, campaigned for the position[Read More…]
Pittsburgh Priests Listed in Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, Noting Those I Knew
Pittsburgh, PA-(ENEWSPF)- About that Pennsylvania grand jury report. Here are the names of the priests from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, including those I knew. I was not familiar with these accusations when I knew them — with the exception of one. And I knew that guy in the red zucchetto, pictured[Read More…]
Warrior Wrestling 2 Coming to Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, will welcome Rey Mysterio and other professional wrestling stars from around the world for Warrior Wrestling 2 on Sunday, September 2nd. The wrestling event will serve as a fundraiser for scholarships for students as well as a “fun-raiser” for[Read More…]
Marian Catholic to Host 2nd Annual White Sox Outing at Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second year in a row, the Chicago White Sox will host members of the Marian Catholic High School community including students, alumni, faculty, family, and friends at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Following a pre-game tailgate, Marian Catholic’s Marching Band, a seven-time Bands[Read More…]
Shootout with Police Ends with One Man Dead
Update August 14, 1:05 PM: As noted below, prior to the shootout with police, the first victim was take to Advocate Christ Hospital. That man “has been released from the hospital after being treated for multiple gunshot wounds,” according to Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A[Read More…]
