Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Village of Park Forest and the Commission on Human Relations will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, May 12 Park Forest Village Hall. Those seeking jobs are asked to “dress to impress,” bring at least 20 copies of their resume and show up “ready to[Read More…]
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Park Forest Budget Review Sessions Set for May and June
Residents encouraged to attend any or all of budget review sessions Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest has approved the budget review schedule for the proposed 2018-19 budget. Residents are welcome to attend any or all of the upcoming budget review sessions at[Read More…]
More Seniors Using Cannabis, Substituting It For Prescription Painkillers
Emeryville, CA—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Adults age 50 and older are far more likely to consume cannabis today than they were decades ago, according to population use data published in the journal Addiction. Investigators with the Alcohol Research Group assessed trends in marijuana use between[Read More…]
Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $2 Million from Illinois Companies
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Teresa L. Johnson, 43, of Gratiot, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for stealing more than $2 million from her former employer and related companies. Johnson was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years[Read More…]
The Second City and DePaul University to Offer Degrees in Comedy Filmmaking
DePaul collaborates with world’s largest school of improvisation CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contacts: Kristin Claes Mathews and Marilyn Cox DePaul University today announced a collaboration designed to expand comedy education. Starting in fall 2018, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will offer comprehensive new undergraduate and graduate degrees in comedy filmmaking: Master[Read More…]
Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to Present Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’
Special performance May 6 for children with autism and sensory sensitivities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Meghan Hughes Bright lights, loud noises and shushes from the audience can make the theatre an unwelcoming place for children with sensory sensitivities. To soften those challenges, The Theatre School at DePaul University is offering[Read More…]
Controversial Bathroom Law Spawns DePaul University Play on Gender Identity
‘Growing Up Blue’ opens May 18 at The Theatre School at DePaul University CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contact: Lorene Yue When North Carolina defined gender access to public bathrooms in 2016, people protested, corporations yanked expansion plans in the state, sports organizations canceled tournaments and celebrities boycotted. Chloë Orlando, a student[Read More…]
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations, High Levels of Dangerous Sulfur Dioxide Gas
HAWAII—(ENEWSPFP)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This story may be updated Hawaii County police, fire, and county agencies, along with the National Guard and partners, continue to assist with an evacuation of the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions in the face of a volcanic eruption in the area. All[Read More…]
‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Is In Prison, But Daraprim’s Price Is Still High
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Shefali Luthra It was 2015 when Martin Shkreli, then CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals and the notorious “pharma bro,” jacked up the cost of the lifesaving drug Daraprim by 5,000 percent. Overnight, its price tag skyrocketed from $13.50 a pill to $750. The move drew criticism from[Read More…]
The Devastating Impact of Gun Violence on America’s Youth
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Chelsea Parsons, Maggie Thompson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas, and Giovanni Rocco Gun violence is a uniquely American epidemic, and it’s having a uniquely disproportionate impact on America’s youth. Today, the Center for American Progress and Generation Progress released a joint report detailing the intersectional crisis[Read More…]
