Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart extended a debt of gratitude to Roman Szableski, Executive Director of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago for once again coming to the aid of those less fortunate. Similar to when Mr. Szableski and the Catholic Archdiocese assisted in[Read More…]
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President Obama Sings Sweet Home Chicago (Video)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Obama sings a bit of Sweet Home Chicago at Blues night at the White House, February 21, 2012. See the full concert on PBS on February 27.
Durbin: House Republicans Should Go Back to Drawing Board on Transportation Bill
Senate alternative has bipartisan support and would protect Chicago transit funding source CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The House Republicans should go back to the drawing board rather than piece together a partisan transportation bill that has little chance of passing, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said today. Federal funding for transportation[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School is Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2016
Only Public Charter High School in Chicago Suburbs RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012—Applications for eighth grade students who reside in Rich Township High School District 227 for enrollment in Southland College Prep Charter High School’s 9th grade (freshman) class for the 2012-2013 school year are now being accepted. Completed[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighter/Paramedics
Newly sworn-in Firefighter/Paramedics (L to R) Raymond Peterlin, Kevin Grove and Tyler Triemstra. (Photo: Samantha Chapleau) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officials from the Park Forest Fire Department presented three new firefighter/paramedics at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Kevin Grove, age 24, Raymond Peterlin, age 30, and Tyler Triemstra, age 22, each took[Read More…]
Health Reform Expands the Insurance Market, Supports Consumer-Governed Nonprofit Health Plans
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today announced that seven Consumer Oriented and Operated Plans (CO-OPs) will receive repayable loans to help them establish private non-profit, consumer-governed health insurance companies. Created by the Affordable Care Act, CO-OP plans will give consumers and small businesses more[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Dedicates Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail in Honor of Black History Month
MARKHAM–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local leaders to dedicate the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail, which honors the fighter group’s valiant service to the United States during World War II. Presented to the Chicago “DODO” Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, this dedication celebrates the Airmen’s commitment to our country[Read More…]
NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch Gets Anti-Fraudulent Foreclosure Bill Introduced In The Illinois Legislature
State Rep. Constance A. Howard Introduces HB5665 to Stop Fraudulent Foreclosures Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Far South Suburban branch of the NAACP issued the following press release regarding HB 5665: Working with the NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban branch to fight against illegal foreclosures, State Representative Constance A. Howard introduced Illinois’[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Doctor of Physical Therapy Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Physical Therapy Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) on Tuesday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., in room D34000. Information will be presented about admission criteria and course curricula.[Read More…]
PSC Foundation’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Presents Jason Vassil
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Vassil, Senior Product Specialist for DWS Investment’s U.S. Product Management team, will be the guest speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation Economic Forecast Breakfast. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 16, at 7:30 a.m. at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club[Read More…]
