WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the allegation of sexual assault against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: We cannot meet our constitutional responsibility of advice and[Read More…]
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UN Human Rights Council Hears Plea to Protect Victims of ‘Brutal’ Sexual Violence in South Sudan
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2018 By: United Nations Media The plight of South Sudan’s women and girls “should no longer be ignored”, UN investigators told the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, citing the disturbing testimonies of sexual abuse victims who have been treated by soldiers and militias as the “spoils”[Read More…]
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Found to Have No Effect on Healthy Life Span in Older People
Large NIH-funded study examined outcomes in United States and Australia Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2018 Contact: Barbara Cire In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living (life free of[Read More…]
Spartans Foiled by Marian Central for Homecoming 2018
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There was plenty of energy on Friday at Marian Catholic. An enthusiastic Homecoming crowd. The return of injured Kameron Floyd to Spartan Stadium. The energy carried over to the field for much of the contest. Seeking its first ESCC win since 2011, Marian was tied at halftime[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair Returns with New Life and Brilliant Creations
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Art Fair is experiencing yet another resurgence this year with fifteen new artists presenting their works. Sale prices for art range from $30 or less to several thousand dollars. A woman from Crown Point, Indiana, Jennifer Green, purchased a piece titled “Interwoven” from inside[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 16, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church’s Ryan Hall, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. Jane Nicoll will present a slide show on the early development of Park Forest. Following the meeting, the[Read More…]
Coffee Connection is Back at Crete Public Library
CRETE—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2018 By: Sarah Wegley With school back in session, Coffee Connection at the Crete Public Library has just begun its 17th year of providing refreshments for library visitors. Coffee Connection began in 2002 with a grant written by then-director Jane Schulten, as a partnership with the Special Education[Read More…]
Garlic Pop Up Sale on Saturday, September 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2018 Contact: Judy Dolan Mendelson Exotic and heritage garlic bulbs, grown organically at Thorn Creek’s Historic Farm, will be available for purchase at a “Garlic Pop Up,” for one day, Saturday, September 22 from 7 a.m. to Noon, at Park Forest Farmers Market, 152 Main Street,[Read More…]
Senate Passes Bipartisan Duckworth-Hirono Bill to Honor Chinese-American WWII Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to recognize the tremendous contributions made by more than 13,000 Chinese-American World War II Veterans. The Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional[Read More…]
Critically-Acclaimed Composer, CCPA Faculty Daron Hagen to Premiere “Orson Rehearsed” at Studebaker Theatre
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2018 By: Roosevelt University Media Inspiration can be found in all places, and for CCPA faculty member and internationally-recognized composer, director and essayist Daron Hagen, it was discovered for his newest work in legendary filmmaker, actor, activist and visual artist Orson Welles. Hagen’s Orson Rehearsed, which will premiere[Read More…]
