(Roosevelt University alumni from the Reed family include in photo above, from left: Marva Reed, Audrey Alexander Reed, :new graduate Ashley Reed, Malcolm Reed, Elvira Alexander, Robert Reed, Roosevelt Professor Emeritus of History Christopher Reed , who is wearing a graduation robe, and William Reed). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. It’s fair to say that[Read More…]
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Noted Scholar D. Bradford Hunt Appointed Dean and Vice Provost at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. D. Bradford Hunt, noted scholar and social science and history professor at Roosevelt University, has been appointed dean of the Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies and vice provost for adult and experiential education, effective immediately. Hunt, 44, a resident of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, is the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Grads Go Green with Eco-friendly Caps and Gowns
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. The 2013 graduating class will be the first at Prairie State College (PSC) to walk down the aisle in eco-friendly caps and gowns when the college holds its 54th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. Each graduation gown is made from approximately 29 post-consumer plastic bottles,[Read More…]
Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to Address Graduates at May 18 Prairie State College Commencement Ceremony
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon will address the Prairie State College graduates and their guests at the 54th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. The ceremony is being held at 11 a.m. at the St. James Health and Wellness Institute at 100 197th Place in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago Announce Record April 2013 Tourism
Nearly 80 percent of hotel rooms filled as leisure visitation continues to grow CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago announced another tourism record today, as preliminary data shows hotel occupancy in April was the best it has ever been in Chicago’s history, at 78.8 percent, a 3.1 percent[Read More…]
Medicaid State Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotment Reductions Proposed Rule
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. The Affordable Care Act requires aggregate reductions to state Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments annually from fiscal year (FY) 2014 through FY 2020, at the same time as the Marketplace and Medicaid provide increased coverage options that will reduce uncompensated care levels for hospitals. State[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Applauds Approval of Federal Funds for Disaster Assistance
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth applauded President Obama for approving the State of Illinois’ application for federal funding to help with flood recovery. The Major Disaster Declaration will trigger the release of federal funds to help communities recover from the Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Flooding that[Read More…]
Union Street Art Gallery to Host Homewood-Flossmoor High School AP Art Exhibit May 15 – 18
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will present the current work of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School AP Art Students on May 15 through 18. A reception will be held on Friday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both the exhibit[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 13, 2013
Spring buds on DownTown trees are giving way to summer green. Almost time for higher temps and Aqua Center swimming. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of children nationwide, including here in Park Forest will take part in a grassroots movement to discover America’s parks[Read More…]
Meet Amari Parham, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Amari Parham. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
