Winning entries will be published in Audubon magazine and displayed within the Nature’s Best Photography Exhibition at the Smithsonian for one year. NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Nicolas Gonzalez Today, the National Audubon Society, in association with Nature’s Best Photography, announces its annual bird photography contest: the 2018 Audubon Photography[Read More…]
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Syria: 13 Million People in Desperate Need as Seventh War-torn Winter Sets In, UN Warns
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–8 January 2018 – With millions of desperate people across Syria now facing their seventh winter of war, the United Nations warned on Tuesday that intensified military operations in the country’s north are forcing families to flee, in the cold, to areas without enough resources to support them. “While[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Workforce Training Grant Awarded to Prairie State College
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College has been awarded a $938,447 federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration that will fund on-site job training centers in welding and machining at various community locations throughout the South Suburbs. The investment[Read More…]
Prairie State College Faculty Featured in Art Exhibition ‘Medley’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery’s first exhibition of the New Year is titled ‘Medley’ featuring works by the college’s distinguished art faculty. The show, which opened on January 3 will run through Thursday, February 1. An artists’ reception is scheduled from noon[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Town Hall on Economic Dangers of GOP Tax Bill
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Teach-in Town Hall on the economic dangers and unfairness of the GOP tax bill recently rushed through Congress against the will of the American people. The Town Hall will take place Saturday, January 13, from 9:30 to 11[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s Exhibit WATER. FIRE. ICE. EARTH. AIR. Opens on January 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association is honored to present the works of five highly respected, nationally and internationally exhibited and awarded artists in its new WATER. FIRE. ICE. EARTH. AIR. The exhibit runs from Friday, January 19 through Saturday, February 24. An artists’ reception will[Read More…]
Video: Oprah’s Speech Accepting The Cecil B. Demille Award #GoldenGlobes
ENEWSPF- Wow. Just, wow. In case you missed @Oprah’s #GoldenGlobes speech: “A new day is on the horizon.” (Courtesy @GoldenGlobes) pic.twitter.com/nqKgVo1WTz — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 8, 2018
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Attention all Stevie Wonder fans. The Center for Performing Arts will present ‘50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder.’ In addition to the concert, you can also purchase a ticket for the Winter Wonderland Pre-Show Dinner Reception. You’ll find all the details about this event in[Read More…]
March To The Polls on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Downtown Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2018 By: Women’s March Chicago The Women’s March on Chicago in 2017 was unforgettable, and the worldwide effort was epic. 250,000 women and allies showed up in Chicago to raise their voices for issues dear to them in supporting women’s and human rights. We celebrate that in 2018[Read More…]
HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Recall Summary Name of product: Lithium-ion batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards Remedy: Replace Recall date: January 4, 2018 Units: About 50,000 (in addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada) Recall[Read More…]
