Artist examines history of embassy that opened in Cuba before the Cold War CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld After the brutality of World War II, the United States sought to usher in a new era of optimism in the late 1940’s through an ambitious embassy program that called on[Read More…]
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Documentary Filmmakers to Talk Craft, Activism at DePaul University Event on October 27-28
School of Cinematic Arts to host ‘Chasing Coral’ creators CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Anuradha Rana Documentary filmmakers will gather at DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts in downtown Chicago to teach free master classes on the technical, creative and ethical aspects of their work. The October 27-28 Verité conference[Read More…]
Autumn Night Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve on November 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Autumn Night Hike will be held Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Come join us to share the smells, sounds and sights on Thorn Creek trails at night. A naturalist will guide us in[Read More…]
Owls & The Moon: Art Program at Thorn Creek Nature Center on October 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson The Owls and the Moon program of artistic and spooky fun is for children – or adults – who love nature and Halloween. Join us at Thorn Creek Nature Center Sunday, October 29, from 1-2 p.m. Internationally-known artist Pat Moore, an[Read More…]
Annual Halloween Family Fun Fest at Prairie State College Oct. 31
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Gilbert Vargas The Prairie State College (PSC) Police Department, along with PSC students, faculty and staff, is hosting its annual Halloween Family Fun Fest from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Prairie Center gym, located on the PSC main campus at 202[Read More…]
UChicago Astrophysicists to Catch Particles from Deep Space on NASA Balloon Mission
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Louise Lerner A team led by Prof. Angela Olinto was awarded NASA funding to fly an ultra-long duration balloon mission with an innovative ultra-sensitive telescope to pick up cosmic rays and neutrinos coming from deep space. Planned for launch in 2022, the Extreme Universe Space Observatory[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Psychology Professor Steven Meyers Wins One of Nation’s Top Teaching Awards
This is the nation’s most prestigious psychology teaching award. Not only do you have to be a great teacher, but you also have to contribute to teaching as a profession. Steve has done both, and this is a wonderful addition to his legacy.” Cami McBride Chair of Roosevelt’s Department of[Read More…]
IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment
Free help available via Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: State of Illinois Communications The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers during Medicare Open Enrollment occurring[Read More…]
Shots Fired On Nauvoo; Suspect Vehicle Causes Crash, Innocent Driver Critical
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A vehicle suspected in a shooting on Nauvoo Street caused a crash leaving an innocent driver in critical condition. Park Forest police are seeking information about the alleged offenders involved in the shots fired at a pedestrian Sunday on Nauvoo. According to police, on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at[Read More…]
Cars Vandalized, Windows Shattered: Police Seek Public Help
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police are seeking help from the public after a string of vehicles had their windows shattered during the night of October 20-21. Police said in a statement that it was the early Saturday morning of October 21, 2017 when officers on patrol discovered 9 vehicles[Read More…]
