CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting “Collaborative Vision: Selections from The Poetic Dialogue Project,” featuring collaborative works by teams of artists and poets, from Monday, Feb. 11 through Thursday, March 7, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the Chicago Heights campus at 202[Read More…]
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Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Named Among Top Nonprofits for Executive Women
Hospitals honored by National Association for Female Executives for the fourth consecutive year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) has named Northwestern Memorial HealthCare among the NAFE Top 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is among an esteemed group[Read More…]
Kirk, Quigley and Schock Move to Reform Visa Waiver Program
Bill reiterates support for Poland, has economic and national security benefits WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Yesterday, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Aaron Schock (R-IL) reintroduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill would enhance the national security benefits of the Visa Waiver[Read More…]
Rosa Parks Forever Stamp Now on Sale Nationwide
Second in New Set of Civil Rights Stamps Commemorates Historic Acts of Freedom, Courage, Equality DEARBORN, MI–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. On what would have been her 100th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today issued the Rosa Parks Forever Stamp during the National Day of Courage celebration at The Henry Ford Museum[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Chief to Retire after 40 Years of Public Service
Park Forest Fire Chief Robert Wilcox will retire March 29, 2013. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest announced that Fire Chief Robert Wilcox will retire effective March 29, 2013. Wilcox has been the town’s fire chief since March of 2006, and joined Park Forest after a[Read More…]
Important Tax Deadline for Seniors this Wednesday
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. If you’re 65 years old or older and you live in Cook County, there’s an important property tax deadline for you coming up this Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Wednesday is the last day to submit your application forms for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption and the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Guggenheim Partners Announce Guggenheim’s Expanded Presence in Chicago
Financial Services Firm Project To Increase Staff by More Than 200 Employees and Expand Economic Opportunity in the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel in partnership with Guggenheim Partners, LLC today announced the firm’s commitment to expanding its presence in Chicago. Guggenheim is a global diversified financial services firm[Read More…]
Potpourri Lecture at Park Forest Public Library to Feature Bonnie Blue, Author of ‘Emmett Till’s Secret Witness: FBI Confidential Source Speaks’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. As part of its Black History Month activities, the Park Forest Public Library’s Potpourri of Lectures will feature Bonnie Blue, author of ‘Emmett Till’s Secret Witness: FBI Confidential Source Speaks’ on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. After a 35 year journey, finally the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic, Thornton, H-F Take Top Honors at IHSA Regional Speech Tournament Southland College Prep Charter High School
Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, took top honors at the IHSA Regional Speech Tournament held at Southland College Prep Charter High School February 2. Accepting the first place trophy for their team are: ( l.to r.) Kyle Fitzgerald, Pia Lyander, seniors; Regina Hoyles and Cooper Packard, juniors. RICHTON PARK,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 4, 2013
Thinking spring and summer yet? We are. This is a scene from last June’s member’s night at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Stay warm! (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. Black History Month is observed every February in the United States in order to celebrate the achievements made[Read More…]
