CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Gilbert Vargas The Prairie State College (PSC) Police Department, along with PSC students, faculty and staff, is hosting its annual Halloween Family Fun Fest from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Prairie Center gym, located on the PSC main campus at 202[Read More…]
Day: October 24, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Peapod to Announce Company is Relocating Corporate Headquarters to Chicago
Larger Location and Access to Talent Will Help Leading Online Grocer Continue to Grow CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Mayor Emanuel’s Press Office Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Peapod, the country’s leading online grocer, to announce the company is relocating its headquarters to downtown Chicago at 300 S. Riverside Plaza. This[Read More…]
UChicago Astrophysicists to Catch Particles from Deep Space on NASA Balloon Mission
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Louise Lerner A team led by Prof. Angela Olinto was awarded NASA funding to fly an ultra-long duration balloon mission with an innovative ultra-sensitive telescope to pick up cosmic rays and neutrinos coming from deep space. Planned for launch in 2022, the Extreme Universe Space Observatory[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Psychology Professor Steven Meyers Wins One of Nation’s Top Teaching Awards
This is the nation’s most prestigious psychology teaching award. Not only do you have to be a great teacher, but you also have to contribute to teaching as a profession. Steve has done both, and this is a wonderful addition to his legacy.” Cami McBride Chair of Roosevelt’s Department of[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on Illinois Balanced Budget Compromise
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Office of House Speaker Madigan House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Illinois’ balanced budget is a bipartisan compromise between Republicans and Democrats who worked together to move beyond the governor’s political games and end his 732-day budget crisis. Rauner’s crisis created[Read More…]
General Dunford: DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Jim Garamone The Defense Department owes the families of the soldiers lost in Niger and the American people an explanation of what the soldiers were doing in Niger and why it was important, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday. Marine[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Opposes Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Madigan & Attorneys General Detail How Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Would Undermine Local Public Safety Decisions, Endanger Communities & Police Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 16 other attorneys general, sent a letter to Congress forcefully opposing the Concealed Carry[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Venezuela Travel Warning
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: U.S. State Department The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Venezuela due to concerns regarding violent crime, pervasive food and medicine shortages, and social unrest. Effective October 23, 2017, ordered departure of eligible family members of U.S. government personnel posted to the[Read More…]
New App Helps Parents Track Child’s Developmental Milestones
Free app available for iOS and Android devices Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Center for Disease Control (CDC) Is your child’s development on track for his or her age? Now you can find out with CDC’s new free Milestone Tracker app. The app makes it easy for parents to track,[Read More…]
Peru Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Congress Approves Bill Allowing for the Production, Sale and Use of Marijuana for Medical and Therapeutic Use NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2017 By: Drug Policy Alliance Last week, the Peruvian Congress approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana. With 67 votes in favor, five against, and three abstentions, the initiative passed[Read More…]