Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Clad in white graduation robes, 20 Matteson School District 162 students with straight A records and GPAs of 4.71 served as co-valedictorians at the District’s graduation ceremonies on June 1st at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The students each received a golden apple as a symbol of their academic[Read More…]
Day: July 7, 2017
The Drama Group to Present ‘Heathers, the Musical’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. The Drama Group is totally jazzed to present the hilariously dark musical comedy, ‘HEATHERS, The Musical,’ brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy, Laurence O’Keefe and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, Legally Blonde and Desperate Housewives); and directed by the dynamic duo of Curt &[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Salvation Army to Break Ground on Chicago’s First Emergency Intake Center for Homeless Families
The Center will incorporate best practices in homeless services to provide families awaiting long-term shelter with resources and support CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined representatives from The Salvation Army today to break ground on the Chicago’s first emergency intake center. The ‘Shield of Hope’ Center will incorporate best[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Updates to ‘Know Before You Owe’ Mortgage Disclosure Rule
Changes Will Provide More Clarity, Preserve Protections for Consumers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule with amendments that are intended to formalize guidance in the rule, and provide greater clarity and certainty. The[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Illinois Passing Budget For The First Time In Three Years
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a $36 billion budget package, giving Illinois its first annual budget since 2015. The Illinois Senate voted to override Gov. Rauner’s veto on[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease
First approval for this rare blood disorder in nearly 20 years Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age five years and older with sickle cell disease to reduce severe complications associated with the blood disorder. “Endari is[Read More…]
Monday July 10th: Palos Township Residents Rally Against Hate Speech by Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan
PALOS HILLS –(ENEWSPF)–July 7th, 2017 — Palos Township residents and others will rally against racism and hate on Monday July 10th, 2017, in response to recent hate speech attacking Middle Eastern students, posted to Facebook by current Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan. Brannigan uses racist accusations against Arab and Muslim community members[Read More…]
Oregon: Legal Marijuana Economy Generating Millions, Report Says
Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2017. The state of Oregon’s licensed cannabis industry has created over 12,500 new jobs and is generating over $300 million in annual wages, according to a preliminary economic report provided to the legislature’s House Committee on Economic Development and Trade. The report, authored by Whitney Economics, identified[Read More…]
Former Social Security Administration Employee Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Authorizing More Than $1.9 Million in Fraudulent Benefits
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. A former benefits authorizer at the Social Security Administration in Chicago was sentenced yesterday to five years in federal prison for authorizing more than $1.9 million in fraudulent benefits. JAYSON CRUZ, 41, who worked at the SSA’s Great Lakes Program Service Center in Chicago, authorized the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Recognized With Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting
During the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees at Prairie State College (PSC), the college was recognized with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. Presenting the award to PSC was (second from left) Mary Dankowski, finance director at the Village[Read More…]
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