University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Hyde Park is the quintessential arts community. Known for its acclaimed museums and dynamic neighborhood centers, Hyde Park is a haven for artists, curators and casual connoisseurs. Peter Slevin, Washington Post staff writer has said that “Hyde Park is all about the mix.” Get[Read More…]
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Rep. Robin Robin Kelly Sponsors Congressional Art Contest for High School Students
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly is sponsoring the annual Congressional Art Competition open to high school students residing or attending a school within the Second Congressional District. The winner will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony this summer in Washington D.C., where his or her artwork will[Read More…]
From Asthma to Zika, UN Tackles Links Between Environment and Health
Environmental pollution and degradation can be linked to a growing list of health conditions such as skin cancer, lung cancer, asthma, lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, malaria, Ebola and Zika. Photo: World Bank/Curt Carnemark GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2016 – The list of health conditions that can be linked to environmental pollution and[Read More…]
With Rising Numbers of Child Deaths at Sea, UN Urges Safety Measures for Those Fleeing Conflict
Greek volunteer life-guards help a young child out of a boat that reached the shores of Lesbos, having crossed the Aegean sea from Turkey. Photo: UNHCR/Achilleas Zavallis GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2016 – Two children have drowned every day on average since September 2015 as their families try to cross the eastern[Read More…]
FTC Files Action Against Stratford Career Institute for Misleading Consumers About Online High School ‘Diploma’ Course
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. The Federal Trade Commission has charged online distance education school Stratford Career Institute with misleading consumers about its high school equivalency program that the agency alleges failed to meet the basic requirements set by most states. In its complaint, the FTC alleges that Stratford’s extensive advertising[Read More…]
Footprints of a Martian Flood
Arda Valles EU–(ENEWSPF)–18 February 2016. Water has left its mark in a variety of ways in this martian scene captured by ESA’s Mars Express. Arda Valles context The region lies on the western rim of an ancient large impact basin, as seen in the context map. The image shows the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Major Initiative to Further Drive Neighborhood Development
Initiative Will Ensure Downtown Construction Projects Support Jobs and Economic Growth in Underserved Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced an initiative that will generate millions of dollars in new investment into underserved communities throughout Chicago. The proposal will reform existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional[Read More…]
Joint Statement Addresses Increasing Need for Privacy Protections for Young Patients
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Statement Highlights Confidentiality Risks in Health Care Billing Processes Oakbrook Terrace, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016 – A new statement by the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses privacy concerns[Read More…]
Annual Prairie State College Foundation Special Event Invites Guests ‘On the Boardwalk’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Each year, hundreds of Prairie State College (PSC) students turn to the PSC Foundation for assistance paying for tuition, fees and textbooks. To provide financial assistance for PSC students, the PSC Foundation is hosting its annual scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly To Host Housing Expo on March 5
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the New Early Learning Center, located at 729 Engle St., in Dolton. Participants will learn about loan modification, foreclosure prevention, down-payment assistance programs, and how to appeal property[Read More…]
