SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. One Million Degrees (OMD) announces four students from South Suburban College (SSC) who were selected for the 2013-2014 class of OMD scholars. SSC students Brandon Lilly of Glenwood, Brittany Vernon of South Holland, Pamela Watkins of Calumet City, and Hammed Sorunke of Harvey were chosen[Read More…]
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Prairie State College is Part of Pilot Program to Reduce Energy Usage
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) was selected as one of four community colleges in the state participating in the Behavior Change for Energy Efficiency Pilot Program, intended to reduce energy usage through the implementation of energy monitoring and behavior change techniques. The program is funded through a generous[Read More…]
Prairie State College Installs 14th President
Dr. Terri L. Winfree is sworn in as the 14th President of Prairie State College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Terri L. Winfree was installed as the 14th President of Prairie State College (PSC) during a formal ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the college, located at 202[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Immigrants from Exploitation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Septemer 13, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponsorship of the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act. The legislation was introduced by Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21). The bill provides penalties for those who mislead immigrants by providing fraudulent services. It also gives[Read More…]
It’s Halloween at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. Vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum from September 14 through November 2, 2013. Located at 141 Forest Blvd, the museum is open Wednesday and Saturday10:30 to 3:30; or for groups by appointment. Display items include a collection of[Read More…]
HHS Awards Affordable Care Act Funds for New Health Care Delivery Sites
Obama administration awards $67 million to support new sites and to expand access to health care at health centers Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards of approximately $67 million to the nation’s health centers, including $19 million made available by the Affordable Care Act, to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Highlight Success of STEM Program Critical Mass in Chicago
Five year, $2 million program equipping students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today visited Michele Clark High School to observe the Critical MASS program. Critical MASS is a groundbreaking collaboration in STEM education for the students of Chicago centered on project-based learning,[Read More…]
Illinois Wins Precedent-Setting Victory over Country’s Largest Tobacco Manufacturers
Attorney General Madigan: Panel Denies Big Tobacco Claim Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today applauded a ruling by a panel of arbitrators denying an attempt by the country’s largest tobacco manufacturers to avoid paying millions of dollars to Illinois under the state’s landmark 1998 tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.[Read More…]
Paul D’Amato Photography Show Opens at DePaul Art Museum
Paul D’Amato, First Lady of the Garfield Baptist Church, 2008. Pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. The DePaul Art Museum probes complex issues of portraiture and representation across lines of race and community with “We Shall,” a new exhibition of works by[Read More…]
New Art Exhibitions coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel and Dulgar Galleries
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present two exhibitions in galleries on the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. First, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, an exhibition of Saul Aguirre’s art works entitled Discusiones de Niños is[Read More…]
