Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shave close to Thanksgiving a dozen wild turkeys took a bold stroll in the back yard of Park Forest resident Javier Chavira. “Wild turkeys! 12 of them just came to our bird feeder… ’tis the season!” Mr. Chavira exclaimed in a Facebook post that he shared[Read More…]
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U.S. House Takes First Major Congressional Action on America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis with Rep. Kelly’s Bill
Passes bipartisan legislation to incentivize state-level Medicaid expansion to the entire postpartum period and invest in maternal-specific public health Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. House of Representative Health Subcommittee marked up and advanced two bills Wednesday aimed at ending America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. The first measure, the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS)[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Announces Launch of Southland Development Authority
New initiative to grow economy in south suburbs and promote large-scale investments Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined Wednesday by business, philanthropic and community leaders for the launch of the Southland Development Authority (SDA), a new vehicle designed to grow the south suburban economy and promote[Read More…]
Governors State Celebrates Crowns on November 16 and 17
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When the curtain rises for “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” at Governors State University on Nov. 16-17, it will fill the Center for Performing Arts with music and dance that celebrate black history and culture. It will also resonate with students who have explored its themes in special classroom projects this semester[Read More…]
100% of Direct Admit Illinois Freshmen Eligible for Governors State Scholarships
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freshmen students who meet direct admission requirements for Governors State University (GSU) are guaranteed part—if not all—their tuition is paid thanks to the state’s AIM HIGH grant program, beginning fall 2020. Designed to provide incentives for high achieving students to stay in Illinois, AIM HIGH guarantees scholarships ranging from 25 to[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Places First in Three Events at Two Early Season Speech Tournaments
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Speech team continues to place well in this season’s early varsity and novice speech tournaments. In the Marian Classic tournament at Marian Catholic High School, Saturday, November 9, Southland’s varsity team took first place in two events. Savannah Taffee was the champion in[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Diversity Business Procurement Event Nov. 19
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Prairie State College is hosting a Diversity Business Procurement event, featuring breakfast, information sessions, a luncheon, and networking. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
PSC Board Chair Named to ACCT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Board of Trustees Chair Marc Wiley recently was elected as a member of the Association of Community College Trustees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, representing the Central Region. Wiley was sworn in during the 50th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress last month. The committee is tasked[Read More…]
CBAI: Illinois Should Prepare for Slow and Steady on Adult Use of Cannabis
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- New Year’s Day 2020 brings in a new decade and high expectations for Illinois’ legalization of adult cannabis use. The major advocacy voice for the cannabis industry wants to make sure Illinoisans are ready for a slow, steady rollout on Jan. 1. The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois[Read More…]
Chair Yoga, Lectures, Toddler Art At the Park Forest Library This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chair Yoga, Lectures, Toddler Art: There are a number of events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to elder adult. All event titles below are links that will take you to the PFPL’s page for more information. These[Read More…]
