Residents in Area J pitched a tent, likely for an end-of-summer sleep-out. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults who never received the proper instruction. If you are looking for a way to make a[Read More…]
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Thorn Creek Audubon Society Announces Annual Birdseed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2013. Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual Birdseed sale is currently under way. Orders are being accepted from now until October 1. Seeds must be picked up on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard Dr., Park[Read More…]
State Senator Kimberly Lightford to Host ‘Connect With Your Future College Fair’
Westchester, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2013. On Saturday, September 21, State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford will host the Connect With Your Future College Fair. The event will be held at 10001 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 222, Westchester from noon to 3 p.m. Representatives from colleges and universities from around the state will[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Intern at Chicago Ad Agency to Appear on AMC’s Reality Show ‘The Pitch’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. Two years ago, Ilma Gjini let go of her goal to become a teacher and experimented in finding a better career fit by taking an introductory integrated marketing communication class at Roosevelt University. Today, the recent Roosevelt graduate is an intern for a Chicago ad agency, The[Read More…]
Wrongful Conviction of Women to be Topic of September 25 Lecture at Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2013. The causes of wrongful conviction of women will be the topic of a Sept. 25 lecture at Roosevelt University that will feature a look at the case of Chicago resident Nicole Harris, who was recently freed from prison and exonerated in the death of her four-year-old son.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Unveils Design Concept for New Chinatown Library Branch
New Location Opening in 2015 Current Branch Averages 21,000 Monthly Visitors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon, 25th Ward Alderman Danny Solis and local residents today to unveil the design concept for the new Chinatown Library Branch, which will open in 2015 and[Read More…]
South Suburban College Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program Receives Re-approval from American Bar Association
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2013. South Suburban College’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program recently was recently re-approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) for another seven year term. SSC has one of the only ABA approved paralegal programs in the entire Chicago Southland region. “I am pleased to announce that the American[Read More…]
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From David Letterman to Park Forest: The Stand-Up Comedy of Tom Dreesen and His Memories of Frank Sinatra
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In this unforgettable performance, comedian Tom Dreesen will take you from his childhood of shining shoes in bars in his hometown of Harvey, Illinois, hearing Sinatra on the jukebox to one day touring the nation as his opening act, flying in his private jet all[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Early Learning Race to the Top Grant for Illinois
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Duckworth announced a $17.6 million federal grant for education: Early Learning Race to the Top. This grant will improve quality and expand access to early learning programs throughout the state of Illinois. It will also improve early learning by coordinating existing programs, evaluating and[Read More…]
