WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2010. American Civil Liberties Union client Constance McMillen will go to the White House on Tuesday to join President Obama at a ceremony recognizing the contributions of LGBT Americans. She will also serve as a Grand Marshal in the New York City Pride parade on June 27. McMillen[Read More…]
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Free Candles in July at Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson
Candles in every color of the rainbow, free with $10, $25 and $50 purchases in July – Customer Appreciation Month at Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson, IL. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Karey Wentz, Store Manager of the Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson, IL is pleased to[Read More…]
Prendergast and Valenziano Begin New Positions at PSC
Debra Prendergast (left) and Patty Valenziano. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two new administrators have joined the staff of Prairie State College (PSC). They are Dr. Debra Prendergast, dean of business, mathematics, and natural science; and Patty Valenziano, associate dean of faculty affairs. In her new position, Prendergast will provide[Read More…]
PSC Graduate to Intern in State Representative’s Office
Michael Baratta. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Michael Baratta hopes to be a state representative one day. He’s off to a good start. Baratta has an internship with State Rep. David Miller’s (D-29th District), who is running for state comptroller. “This internship is just another[Read More…]
PSC Student Receives Scholarship from State Rep. Davis’ Office
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Michael Baratta will attend University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) this fall to major in marketing. He will attend his first year at UIC tuition-free thanks to a scholarship he received from the office of State Rep. William Davis (D-30th District). “I[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 21, 2010
The trail at Schubert’s Woods, here just off of Chestnut Street, has been completely replaced. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County really did a wonderful job. Take a walk or a bike ride! (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2010. Park Forest’s DownTown Village Green (Cunningham and Main[Read More…]
Video: Jonas Brothers Trapped in and Elevator
Here you go: the terrifying, riveting video all Jonas Brothers fans have been waiting for. For the rest of us? Enjoy the meaningless few minutes as you watch the brothers elude danger, certain death…, well, none of that, really. If you’re here, just enjoy.
Student Assistance Commission Issues MAP Proclamation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. At its June 18 commission meeting, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing students’ contributions to the restoration of funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010. Donald McNeil, chairman of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Navy Veteran Darwin Coligado as June 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
ELK GROVE VILLAGE–(ENEWSPF)–June 18, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named U.S. Navy Veteran and wheelchair athlete Darwin Coligado as the June 2010 Veteran of the Month . The Illinois “Veteran of the Month” award is a distinction that is given to military Veterans who give back[Read More…]
Vacation Bible School Returns to Celebration Ministries
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2010. Vacation Bible School makes a return to Celebration Ministries at 424 Indianwood, Park Forest. Whether your children can attend a couple of days or all week, it’s bound to be a wonderful time. This year’s theme is “High Seas Expedition” exploring the mighty love of[Read More…]
