Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Speech team continues to place well in this season’s early varsity and novice speech tournaments. In the Marian Classic tournament at Marian Catholic High School, Saturday, November 9, Southland’s varsity team took first place in two events. Savannah Taffee was the champion in[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Hosting Diversity Business Procurement Event Nov. 19
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Prairie State College is hosting a Diversity Business Procurement event, featuring breakfast, information sessions, a luncheon, and networking. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
PSC Board Chair Named to ACCT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Board of Trustees Chair Marc Wiley recently was elected as a member of the Association of Community College Trustees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, representing the Central Region. Wiley was sworn in during the 50th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress last month. The committee is tasked[Read More…]
CBAI: Illinois Should Prepare for Slow and Steady on Adult Use of Cannabis
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- New Year’s Day 2020 brings in a new decade and high expectations for Illinois’ legalization of adult cannabis use. The major advocacy voice for the cannabis industry wants to make sure Illinoisans are ready for a slow, steady rollout on Jan. 1. The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois[Read More…]
Northwestern U: ‘Are We Alone?’ Study Refines Which Exoplanets Are Potentially Habitable
Evanston, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In order to search for life in outer space, astronomers first need to know where to look. A new Northwestern University study will help astronomers narrow down the search. Which exoplanets are truly habitable? The research team is the first to combine 3D climate modeling with atmospheric chemistry[Read More…]
Plane Slides Off Runway at O’Hare: Snowy Conditions
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An American Airlines plane slid off the runway when landing at O’Hare Airport this morning. No one was injured, according to local news reports. A video posted online taken from inside shows the plane sliding and slipping: .@AmericanAir: “After landing, American Eagle flight 4125,operated by Envoy Air, slid[Read More…]
Word from Cook County to Prepare for Snowfall
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As snowfall accumulates Monday, Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) continues to monitor conditions and is ready to deploy all resources necessary to keep the 1,500 lane miles the County maintains, safe for drivers. DoTH advises drivers to take extra precautions during storms – slow down[Read More…]
Cook County Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop
Park Forest Warming Centers: Park Forest Police Department, 24/7; Park Forest Village Hall During Normal Business Hours Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Temperatures could drop to record lows in the coming days. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and[Read More…]
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Winter Pet Safety Tips
In Park Forest, if you suspect that a pet that should be indoors has been left outside, or if you suspect neglect, please call the non-emergency number for the Park Forest Police at 708-708-4700. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With potentially accumulating snowfall followed by the season’s coldest temperatures, Cook County’s Animal and[Read More…]
Southland College Prep’s Speech Team Off to Good Start
School Places First in Seven Events at Two Early Season Speech Tournaments Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School, a Richton Park, Illinois public charter high school, placed first in four events at the Royal Court Invitational Speech tournament hosted by York High School in Elmhurst and in[Read More…]
