CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2013. On a typical Friday in August you would expect most college age students headed to the beach or the mall. But on Friday morning, Aug. 2, 10 Prairie State College (PSC) dental hygiene students and two of their professors and a supervising dentist were volunteering[Read More…]
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Third Annual Hummingbird Festival to be Held on Saturday, August 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2013. The Third Annual Hummingbird Festival will bring avian ecologist Vernon Kleen back to the Wetland Discover Center at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard, on Saturday, August 17 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With the help of the Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s[Read More…]
Sarai Rodgriguez Dies While Fighting for Health Care, Hospitals Begin Responding to Escalating Protests
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2013. After a seven mile funeral procession for Sarai Rodriguez and an overnight vigil, protesters entered the lobby of Northwestern Memorial Hospital demanding that Sarai Rodtriguez finally be heard. Sarai Rodriguez was 25 years old, and was part of a campaign of fourteen critically ill patients[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Booster Club To Meet August 12
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Rockets Booster Club will have its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the Rich East media center, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Parents of Rich East students, whether or not they are involved in athletics or activities are[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Names Elizabeth Baun, Special Events & Grants Manager
Elizabeth Baun. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Elizabeth Baun Brings Expertise in Events Services and Grant Research to Sertoma Centre. Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre, Inc. recently named Elizabeth Baun as the Special Events and Grants Manager. In her role for the Alsip-based not-for-profit, she is responsible for the planning and execution of all[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Reforming Mandatory Sentences of Nonviolent Drug Offenders
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. “I commend President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder for reforming the policy that imposes severe mandatory sentences on nonviolent drug offenders who have no ties to gangs or organized crimes. Non-violent drug offenders are often better served by treatment and other options, freeing up law enforcement[Read More…]
Nike, Jordan Brand Partner with Chicago Park District to Extend Free Basketball Skills Clinics Across the City
More Than 1,000 Kids Experienced “Chi League Parks” Programming this Summer; Opportunities will Continue through the End of the Year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Scottie Pippen and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly announced on Saturday that Nike and the Jordan brand will continue to[Read More…]
Recognizing National Health Center Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: More than 21 million people are getting health care at nearly 9,000 sites in every state and territory. They include people like Jeanne Michie, who moved from Illinois to Arizona with her husband due to his health issues. In[Read More…]
Gutierrez Family and Supporters Go to Court, Demand TCF Bank Give Principal Reduction Instead of Eviction Notice
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. On Tuesday, August 13 at 8:45 AM, supporters of Juan F. Gutierrez and Domynika Pawelczak and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather on Daley Plaza at the corners of Clark and Randolph and demand that TCF National Bank return the Gutierrez[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 12, 2013
Main Street Nights drew attentive crowds this year. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. Hard to believe that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Those living in the Midwest know that you need to do as much outdoor activity as possible before those cold, winter days arrive[Read More…]
