Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author, to speak Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author, will speak about immigration’s impact on students at the second annual DePaul University and Facing History and Ourselves Summer Institute June 26-28. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. DePaul University and the international nonprofit organization[Read More…]
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Two Local Non-Profits to Host High Tea Event
It’s tea time Ladies! High Tea attendees enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. ALSIP–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Make your reservations now and enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. Sertoma Centre, Inc. and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center are hosting this unique event on Wednesday,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 27, 2013
Montford Point Marine and Congressional Gold Medal recipient Ed Fizer was in attendance at Park Forest’s 2013 Memorial Day service. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2013. Park Forest’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest.[Read More…]
Hospital Leaders to Meet with Protesters on Need for South Side Trauma Center
Meeting follows a sit-in and arrests, outcry after the death of Kevin Ambrose, and new research showing more deaths in trauma center deserts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2013. The Dean of the University of Chicago Hospital. Kenneth Polonsky, has agreed to meet with protesters about creating a trauma center. The meeting will take place Tuesday[Read More…]
On Memorial Day, Anti-war Veterans Remember the Fallen, Demand Right to Heal
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2013. For Memorial Day veterans of the global “war on terror” from Iraq Veterans Against the War as well as Vietnam Veterans Against the War and allies will gather at 11am at the Vietnam War Memorial Memorial at Wacker and Wabash for a ceremony decrying the horrors of[Read More…]
Tony Award Winning Comedy ‘God of Carnage’ to be Performed at Drama Group Studio Theatre
Opens June 7 CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2013. The Drama Group Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202 Street, Chicago Heights, is proud to be staging the Tony award winning comedy ‘God of Carnage.’ Performances will be held on June 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 p.m. and June 9 &[Read More…]
American Islamic Association Invites EVERYONE to the 8th Annual AIA Community Fair on Sunday June 9
Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Islamic Association (AIA) of Frankfort, IL, is pleased to invite residents of Frankfort and surrounding communities to its annual Community Picnic from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The purpose of the fair is to bring members of the Frankfort and surrounding[Read More…]
Forest Trail of District 163 Inducts NJHS Students
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently held National Junior Honor Society induction ceremonies for its seventh and eighth grade students. The eighth grade inductees include: Aleigh Crowder Kyara Forte Tori Haynes McNary Kaylynn Stovall Phennise Walker The seventh grade inductees include: Jessie[Read More…]
GSU Chooses Two Graduates as Commencement Speakers
Shaniqua Jones and Michael Griffin. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to approximately 1,500 graduates at its June 8 Commencement. GSU will host morning and afternoon ceremonies at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Two graduating GSU students have been chosen to give Commencement[Read More…]
GSU Awarding Honorary Doctorate to Journalist Maria Hinojosa
Maria Hinojosa. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to approximately 1,500 graduates at its June 8 Commencement. GSU will host morning and afternoon ceremonies at the Tinley Park Convention Center. GSU is awarding an honorary doctorate to Maria Hinojosa, an award-winning journalist for[Read More…]
