Southland College Prep Charter High School’s new mascot—an Eagle—joins with Homer Thomas ( l.) Athletic Director, and Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO (third from left) in congratulating sophomores Perry Sibby and Morgan Brown who display the Southland College Prep jackets they earned for being named “Outstanding Performers” of the year during[Read More…]
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Illinois Adds 140,700 Private Sector Jobs Since Recovery
April Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.7 Percent, Eighth Consecutive Decline CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. The April unemployment rate fell for the eighth consecutive month to reach 8.7 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data[Read More…]
Free Movie and Discussion of ‘Forks Over Knives’ on Saturday, May 26 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWPSF)—May 17, 2012. ‘Forks Over Knives’ will be screened on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. A discussion will follow the movie screening. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Forks Over Knives’ examines[Read More…]
On Anti-homophobia Day, UN Officials Call for Repeal of Discriminatory Laws
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–17 May 2012. Marking International Day against Homophobia, senior United Nations officials today drew attention to laws around the world which discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and called for equality and the repeal of such laws. “When I raise these issues, some complain that I’m pushing[Read More…]
Nurses to Lead Big May 18 Rally in Chicago on Eve of Summit with Plan to Heal Global Economies
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. Registered nurses, renowned musician Tom Morello, labor, community, and Occupy Wall Street activists will gather in a major rally in Chicago Friday, May 18 to kick off protests on the eve of the G-8 and NATO summits. The rally will be held at 12 noon in Chicago’s[Read More…]
Anna Deavere Smith—of Nurse Jackie— to Perform in Chicago on Nation’s Healthcare Crisis
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2012. Anna Deveare Smith (Photo Credit: Mary Ellen Mark) Caps Historic Day of Protest – MAY 18 The critically acclaimed actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, who portrays a nurse on the Emmy award winning Showtime dark comedy Nurse Jackie, will perform Tell Us Where It Hurts, America’s[Read More…]
More States Work to Implement Health Care Law
Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee and Washington receive grants to establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee and Washington will receive more than $181 million in grants to help implement the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Greg Bimm Receives Honorary Doctorate
Doctor Greg Bimm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) "Having made significant contribution to the music education profession as evidenced by his outstanding creative achievement, scholarship and leadership, Greg Bimm is hereby recognized by Vandercook College of Music, and we have conferred on him the Degree of Doctor of Music Education Honoris Causa." Chicago[Read More…]
The Advocate: House Passes Violence Against Women Act Without LGBT Protections
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- From our friends at The Advocate: The House of Representatives approved reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, but did not approve of the portion that would have explicitly included LGBT victims of violence. The bill passed 222-205 on Wednesday. According to the Human Rights Campaign, Republican representative[Read More…]
Marian Honors Students of the Month for April/May
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April and May 2012. The following is a listing by department: Advancement: Eric Grossi ’12 of Steger, Christine DiLuia ’13 of Flossmoor, Nicole Stevenson ’13 of Homewood, Adriana Valedon ’12 of Flossmoor. Attendance: Kendyl Todd[Read More…]
