Glenwood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Glenwood Academy announced that it is now a Common Sense School. Common Sense is a “national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology,” according to a statement from Glenwood Academy. “Glenwood has demonstrated its commitment to taking a[Read More…]
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UChicago Presents Series of Musical Events Celebrating 20th-century Composer Gyorgy Ligeti
Musical events and lectures pay homage to avant-garde musician Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Andrew Bauld Over the next several months, University of Chicago Presents will celebrate the life and works of celebrated 20th-century classical composer, György Ligeti, through a series of musical events and lectures. Amy Iwano, executive director of[Read More…]
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Hudson Comforters by UGG
Risk of Mold Exposure Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Recall Summary Name of product: Hudson comforters by UGG Hazard: Mold can be present, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold. Remedy: Refund Recall date:[Read More…]
Syrian Children Succumb to Freezing Temperatures While Crossing into Lebanon – UNICEF
GENEVA—(ENEWSPF)–22 January 2018 – At least 13 Syrians, including two children, lost their lives to freezing temperatures in eastern Lebanon as they tried to enter the country from Syria, United Nations humanitarian agencies have reported. “More children could be among the dead as residents in the area and the Lebanese[Read More…]
Richest 1 Percent Bagged 82 Percent of Wealth Created in 2017 — Poorest Half of Humanity Got Nothing
LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Anna Ratcliff Eighty two percent of the wealth generated last year went to the richest one percent of the global population, while the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world saw no increase in their wealth, according to a new Oxfam[Read More…]
Carl Budding & Co. to Expand Illinois Presence
Company purchases former Butterball facility in Montgomery, IL CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Carl Buddig & Co. announced that they will be expanding their operations within Illinois with the purchase of the former Butterball facility in Montgomery. The facility has been vacant since prior operations ceased in July[Read More…]
Welcome Home Jaime Hauad — All Power to the People
Now let’s free Gerald Reed and all the torture victims CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2018 By: Frank Chapman The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (the Alliance) hails the decision of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to act to free Jaime Hauad from prison, 21 years after he was wrongfully convicted of[Read More…]
Police Honor Citizens, Officers, Name Haytham Elyyan Officer of the Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an awe-inspiring review of the year 2017 on Saturday, Police Chief Christopher Mannino presided at the 14th Annual Park Forest Police Honors Ceremony. Freedom Hall was near capacity with officers, family members, Village staff, two retired chiefs, and citizens for the awards and recognitions. The event[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor Among Experts To Address Housing Issues
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest has had its share of blighted, abandoned, and vacant properties to deal with through the years. The Village has worked many angles, often employing a combination of ideas and resources to start the process of transforming such properties from liabilities into assets. At the helm[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 21, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Tall Grass Arts Associations’ ‘Water. Fire. Ice. Earth. Air.’ opened this week and will run through February 24. The exhibit features the works of five highly respected, nationally and internationally exhibited and awarded artists and includes drawings, paintings, prints, reliefs and books inspired by natural forms and forces. The artists all share concern[Read More…]
