Day: January 10, 2011

FDA Approves Opioid Analgesic to Help Cancer Patients Manage Pain

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abstral (fentanyl) transmucosal tablets to manage breakthrough pain for adults with cancer.  Fentanyl immediate-release transmucosal medications are administered on the soft surfaces of the mouth (inside of the cheek, gums, tongue), or the nasal passages or throat[Read More…]

University Wise To Rethink Open-Records Policy

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director Let’s begin 2011 on a hopeful note: Texas A&M University officials say they will revisit a recent decision that would have banned journalism instructors from directing students in filing open-records requests about — of all things[Read More…]

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Sculpture Park Sponsors Annual Winter Walk

NMSP visitors pass Mark di Suvero’s monumental sculpture “Yes! For Lady Day.” (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Experience a winter landscape filled with great art and the beauty of nature at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park’s annual winter walk on Saturday, January 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Park Curator[Read More…]

Club’s Silent Auction: Gems, Minerals, Jewelry and More

Silent Auction hosted by the SSESC Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their annual SSESC Silent Auction on Sunday, February 13th from 1:00 to 4:00p.m., Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Free, and open to the public, the SSESC will auction a variety of[Read More…]

Secretary of State Services at GSU January 18

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 18, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]

Marian Catholic Hosts College Day

Among the panelists for Marian Catholic’s College Day were Amanda Meyer (Dyer, Ind.), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Carolyn Liesen (Chicago), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Anna Ceragioli (Flossmoor), a sophomore at Marquette University, and Joe Buoscio (Lynwood) a freshman at Loyola University Chicago. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Young alums[Read More…]

Children’s Auditions for ‘Wizard of Oz’ at GSU Center for Performing Arts

The Wizard of Oz is coming to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children interested in performing in “The Wizard of Oz” at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts can audition on Monday, February 7. Approximately 60 children’s roles are available for local[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of January 10, 2011

Strangely, there were no lines Saturday at the Aqua Center’s water slide. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2011. The Village of Park Forest’s 2011 Winter-Spring Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all Park Forest homes. There is a listing of all upcoming programs taking place[Read More…]

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