CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 Prairie State College (PSC) is participating in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, offered in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). This initiative offers a guaranteed transfer pathway to several UIC bachelor’s degree programs. The TAG program gives students an opportunity to take[Read More…]
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Atypical Brain Development Observed in Preschoolers with ADHD Symptoms
NIH-funded study uses high-resolution brain scans to uncover structural changes. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 By: Robert Bock and Meredith Daly Children as young as 4 years old with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have significant differences in brain structure, compared to children without such symptoms, according to researchers funded[Read More…]
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Announces Expansion of State Medicinal Marijuana Program
Advocates Applaud Murphy Administration for Acting Quickly to Expand the Long-Stalled Program Trenton, New Jersey—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 Contact: Tony Newman Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced steps to expand New Jersey’s long-stalled Medicinal Marijuana Program. The Governor acted quickly after taking office, issuing an executive order mandating the Department of Health[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Convicted Sex Offender Ruled Sexually Violent
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that a Cook County jury found that Derrick Patterson 52, a registered sex offender, is a Sexually Violent Person (SVP). Cook County Circuit Court Judge William Gamboney ordered Patterson to remain in the custody of the Illinois Department[Read More…]
Tenants Near Obama Center Facing a $200 Per Month Rent Increase
Protest Alderman: Demand Community Benefit Ordinance NOW Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 Contact: Alex Goldenberg The Obama Library Community Benefits Coalition will join with tenants who live across the street from the Obama Center facing a $200 rent increase to protest Alderman Cochran today, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. at[Read More…]
Poll: Public Says Drug Companies Have More Influence in Washington than the NRA
Most Americans Say the White House and Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress Aren’t Doing Enough to Address High Drug Costs CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 Contacts: Rakesh Singh and Craig Palosky As policymakers weigh strategies to address the high cost of prescription drugs, the latest Kaiser Health Tracking Poll finds that[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Exhibit ‘Vietnam – The Defining Moment’ Through April 28
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The latest exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) is ‘Vietnam –The Defining Moment.’ This exhibit is part of NVAM’s decade-long anniversary marking 50 years since the Vietnam War, The exhibit features artwork created by over 30 Vietnam veterans exploring the specific moments[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces that City of Chicago has Identified the First 135 Miles of Streets to be Resurfaced in 2018
CDOT, Water Department and Utilities have Repaved More than One-third of City’s Streets as Part of Mayor Emanuel’s Push to deliver 21st Century Infrastructure and Boost Quality of Life in Chicago’s Neighborhoods CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)[Read More…]
Three Men Charged with Violent Robbery of Hinsdale’s Razny Jewelers
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A federal grand jury has indicted three men on robbery and weapons offenses for allegedly stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint from Razny Jewelers, 37 South Washington Street in Hinsdale. According to the indictment, the robbers brandished firearms during the burglary on[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Voice and Band Earn Awards at Illinois State High School Association Competition
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2018 By: Richard Barry Thirty-nine Southland College Prep Charter High School vocal and band musicians earned gold, silver and bronze medals for excellent, superior and good performances at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vocal, ensemble and band competition earlier this month. “This state-wide annual competition[Read More…]
