Day: August 12, 2009

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Kiwanis Prepares for 58th Annual Pancake Day

Kiwanis volunteers are preparing to once again construct the world-famous Pancatron. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest is hosting its 58th Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. under the big tent on Indianwood Blvd. next to the[Read More…]

Friends of the Bark District Fund Established

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Canine lovers now have an opportunity to help the Park Forest Bark District improve. “The Recreation and Parks Department has established a Friends of the Bark District fund,” says Program Supervisor Anna Marie Soloff. Soloff was instrumental in designing and planning the park. With close to 100[Read More…]

PSC Foundation Funds Special Projects

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation awards more than $75,000 in scholarships annually to PSC students. In addition to scholarship assistance, the foundation supports special projects that are outside the college’s budget. The special projects enhance the learning experience of PSC students and are funded with unrestricted[Read More…]

PSC Site of Foodapalooza to Benefit Respond Now

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A ton of food. . . or more. That is how much Prairie State College (PSC) hopes to collect at Foodapalooza. Foodapalooza will feature eight live performances for the admission price of five or more non-perishable food items to benefit Respond Now. The event will be held[Read More…]

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Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part II

Conference certificationworkshop presenters Lois White, Althea Taylor, Christine Bowden, Deon Crayton, and Shondra Watson. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Roll up your sleeves and work night and day to get America up and running again.” “Everybody is in and nobody is left out in America.” These words echoed through the[Read More…]

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Robin Kelly Launches Bid for State Treasurer

Former State Rep. Robin Kelly announces her campaign for State Treasurer. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Monday, south suburbanite, Robin Kelly, official announced her candidacy for State Treasurer with a pledge to “put the people of Illinois first.” “Tough times cause for steady leadership and that’s why I am[Read More…]

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