Marca Bristo. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marca Bristo, advocate for equal rights and equal access for people with disabilities, will receive an honorary degree from Governors State University in University Park. The honorary degree will be awarded on Saturday, February 5, during GSU’s Winter Commencement. Commencement will be held[Read More…]
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GSU Offers Conflict Mediation Workshop
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Creating Peace through Restorative Circles” is the focus of the facilitator training course offered at Governors State University in February. Reducing conflict and creating more peace in the home, at school, and in the community is the role of a certified Peace Circle Facilitator. In the five[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 24, 2011
Winners of the 2011 Park Forest Idols. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2011. Looking for a way to get out of the “winter doldrums”? Why not start planning a picnic at Somonauk, Central or Logan pavilions in Park Forest? Picnic permits for 2011 dates in the pavilions will be[Read More…]
Steelers Fight Song 1973 (Video). Will Steelers Earn Number 7?
Park Forest qua Pittsburgh-(ENEWSPF)- Just look at those six (6) ladies standing there. Jimmy Psihoulis’ original. Wasn’t it grande? Wasn’t it wonderful? Can lucky number 7 be far away? Can number 7 be the one to lead us to the next trophy? Those six Ladies wait for a Lord. Lucky[Read More…]
Mac-Z Zurawski Is GSU Student Winter Commencement Speaker
Mac-Z Zurawski of Chicago, student speaker at the GSU Winter Commencement on February 5. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- More than 500 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree students will celebrate their achievement at Governors State University’s Winter Commencement on February 5. Mac-Z Zurawski of Chicago will not only earn her Master[Read More…]
State Rep. DeLuca Takes Oath of Office
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Last Week, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) took the oath of office to serve his first full term as state representative for the 80th District. DeLuca, a Republican prior to his appointment, was appointed to the office of state representative in 2009 to fill the vacated[Read More…]
Prairie State Employees Unite For Bears
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) employees showed their support for the Bears on Friday, January 21. Donations were also accepted for the PSC Foundation Emergency Scholarship fund for PSC students. Go Bears! (PHOTO SUPPLIED)
HHS Announces Three Million Medicare Beneficiaries Have Received Prescription Drug Cost Relief Under Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that three million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide have received prescription drug cost relief through the Affordable Care Act. To date, three million eligible beneficiaries who fell into the drug coverage gap known as the donut hole[Read More…]
State Rep. DeLuca Encourages Students to Apply for Legislative Scholarship
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2011. State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced today that he will begin accepting applications for the 2011 General Assembly Scholarship program. The scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois[Read More…]
Bears, Packers and Steelers Living In Harmony
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special edition of “Spirit Wear Friday,” the Marian Catholic community added Bears and Packers items to the regular dress code in support of Sunday’s big game. Students, faculty, and staff participated. As this photo represents, proportionately, there are many more Bears fans at[Read More…]
