CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Febuary 6, 2012. A collaborative effort among Amtrak, Metra, and state and federal agencies to reduce diesel soot emissions and improve air quality in and around Union Station has already produced positive results, but further progress requires the full cooperation of adjacent property owners, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)[Read More…]
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February 6 – Update on Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. Dr. Richard Fessler today provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition: “Senator Kirk is making good progress in his recovery. He is visiting with family and even watched the Super Bowl last night. He has been upgraded to good condition and we anticipate he will be[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Growing Enrollment at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Legislation Boosts Enrollment; Increases Agricultural Exposure to Urban Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. As part of his commitment to strengthening education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) to discuss recently adopted legislation that will allow more students in urban areas to pursue opportunities[Read More…]
Long-time Marian Catholic Phonathon Coordinator Passes the Bell
Instead of ‘turning over the reins,’ Peg Massucci (right) turns over ‘The Big Bell’ to fellow Advancement staffer, Pat Trebe (left). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Marian Catholic Phonathon Coordinator, Peg Massucci, Steps Down after 16 Years; facilitates more than $1.1 Million to support the school; organizes more than 2,200 volunteer callers. Chicago[Read More…]
CenterPoint Offers February Workshops on Starting Businesses
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- CenterPoint at Governors State University is sponsoring four Starting a Business in Illinois workshops in February for Chicago Southland residents. The free two-hour workshops focus on personal, financial, and legal aspects of starting a business. Participants will learn what steps to take and what resources are available[Read More…]
Table Tennis Tournaments at GSU
The 2012 table tennis team at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It is time to follow the bouncing ball of collegiate level table tennis competition to Governors State University. GSU will host two major regional tournaments this February. The 10 member GSU team hopes to do well at each[Read More…]
PSC Presents 24th Annual Jazz Fest Feb. 17
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Some of the nation’s top jazz artists will perform at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 24th annual Jazz Fest at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17, in the auditorium of the college, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Featured musicians include Chicago trumpeter Orbert Davis, drummer[Read More…]
Late Start Classes Begin at Prairie State College Feb. 10
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Busy work schedules, family obligations, and changing life situations can make it difficult to start college classes at the beginning of the semester. For those who were unable to begin classes in January, Prairie State College (PSC) offers several courses beginning Feb. 10. Students need to register[Read More…]
Presence-Absence Exhibit to Open at PSC Feb. 6
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting “Presence-Absence,” a two-person show featuring paintings by Sergio Gomez and Mark Zlotkowski, from Feb. 6 through Feb. 29, at the Christopher Art Gallery located on the Chicago Heights campus at 202 S. Halsted Street. According to the artists, the exhibit[Read More…]
Rich East’s Scottie Bonds Wins First in Weight Class at I.H.S.A. Class 2A Wrestling Regional
Rich East’s Scottie Bonds flips Oak Forest’s Mousa Jodeh Saturday at the Class 2A Lincoln-Way West Individual Regional Saturday. (Photo: Bill Brazzale) New Lenox, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Scottie Bonds of Rich East High School in Park Forest gives his opponent Mousa Jodeh, Oak Forest High School, a lift on the way to[Read More…]
