Day: October 23, 2009

Breast Cancer Donation: Check It Out Before Going Pink

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As National Breast Cancer Awareness month celebrates 25 years of education, many national and local businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services to support a cure for breast cancer. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to research donation claims before making a purchase. The BBB encourages consumers[Read More…]

Nationally Award Winning Poets to Appear at PSC

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two nationally recognized poets will share their poetry with Prairie State College (PSC) students and community members during a reading and discussion. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room located on PSC’s main[Read More…]

Marian Honors 60 for Academic Perfection

Sophomore Summer Fields (Richton Park) receives her Academic Letter from President Sr. Judine Hilbing on Thursday at the Marian Catholic High School Academic Breakfast to honor students with a GPA of 4.0 for consecutive semesters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School awarded 60 Academic Letters to sophomores,[Read More…]

Rep. Cynthia Soto Visits PSC

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Representative Cynthia Soto (D-4th District), chair of the higher education appropriations committee, is greeted by Prairie State College students, faculty, staff, and administrators during her recent visit to the college. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)

Painting Exhibition at Governors State University

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– "Faith Journey," a solo exhibition of paintings by Patricia Watkins, will be on display from October 26 to November 2, at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University. The opening reception is Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit and the reception are[Read More…]

Applications now Available for Two IDNR Educational Grants

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Division of Education and The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) are working together to offer the Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant and the Rain Garden Initiative grant programs for 2009. Educators and youth group leaders may apply for up to $600 from[Read More…]

Sebelius Releases New Report on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Women with Breast Cancer

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2009.  As Americans mark breast cancer awareness month, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report, Health Insurance Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care System Work for Women. The reportdetails how health insurance reform will help women diagnosed with breast[Read More…]

Death Notice: Pasqualina J. (Pancrazio) Cosentino

Pasqualina J. (Pancrazio) Cosentino Pasqualina J. (Pancrazio) Cosentino, age 91, of Chicago Heights, IL, born Apr 19, 1918, died Oct 20, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 23, 2009, 3 to 9 p.m. Hirsch New West End Chapel 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443. Service: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10 a.m.[Read More…]

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