Month: September 2018

Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck OP, Rick Renteria, Joe McEwing, Chicago White Sox, Marian Catholic High School

Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck to Throw Opening Pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup

Sr. Mary Jo and the Chicago White Sox, together again. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago White Sox and Marian Catholic High School announced today that the “Pitching Nun,” Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck OP, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup against the Chicago Cubs. The game[Read More…]

Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant Flushing Begins Soon in Park Forest

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2018 Hydrant flushing will be conducted Oct. 1 through Oct. 19. Flushing takes place on weekdays at 8:30 a.m. No flushing is done on weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, your water may become discolored from[Read More…]

methane gas

Trump Administration Guts Methane Waste Rule

Twice Defeated, Zinke Makes Third Attempt to Allow More Gas Pollution, Waste Taos, NM―(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contacts: Erik Schlenker-Goodrich and Laura King Today the Bureau of Land Management pre-published a rule rescinding most provisions of its 2016 methane waste rule. The original rule required oil and gas companies operating on[Read More…]

Yello logo

Mayor Emanuel Joins Yello to Announce Office Expansion

Talent Acquisition Technology Firm Doubles Office Space and Will Add 100 New Employees by End of 2019 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Emanuel joined talent acquisition technology firm Yello today to announce the doubling of their office space and addition of 100 new employees by the end of[Read More…]

Influenza Virus

Experimental Nasal Influenza Vaccine Tested in Kids, Teens

NIH-supported Phase 1 trial of potential broadly protective vaccine. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contact: Anne A. Oplinger An early-stage clinical trial testing the safety and immune-stimulating ability of an experimental nasal influenza vaccine in healthy 9- to 17-year-old children and teens has begun enrolling participants at a Vaccine and Treatment[Read More…]

WeWork non-compete agreements

Attorney General Madigan Reaches Settlement with WeWork to End Use of Overly Broad Non-compete Agreements

Settlement Secures Full Release of Over 1,400 Employees Nationwide from Non-Competes & Eases Restrictions in Existing Non-Competes for Another 1,800 Employees Nationwide Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a settlement has been made with WeWork Companies Inc. (WeWork) to end the company’s use[Read More…]

Senator Dick Durbin

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Honored For Distinguished Service by Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2018 Contact: Tiffanie Tabrizi In recognition of his commitment to repairing homes and revitalizing communities, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will be honored at Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago’s annual Paint the Town celebration on Thursday, September 20 at The Lakewood, located at 1758 W Lake Street in Chicago. The[Read More…]

World Dumpling Fest

“World Dumpling Fest” to Celebrate Chicago’s Vibrant Cultures Through Food, Music and Art on Sunday, Sept. 23

30+ Local and Global Cultural Music, Arts, Restaurants and Performance Groups Converge for a Day of Cultural Celebration at Navy Pier Polk Bros Performance Lawns CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 Contact: Emily Reusswig This Sunday, September 23rd World Dumpling Fest returns to celebrate local and global culture, produced by the Chicago Cultural[Read More…]

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