Laura Jansen ’11 worked on her award-winning video in the computer lab at Marian Catholic. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center awards Laura Jansen First Prize Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center of Seattle, WA sponsored the Just Video Contest for high school juniors and seniors.[Read More…]
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Rich South High School To Host Blood Drive with Life Source Blood Center
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich South High School will host a blood drive with Life Source Blood Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The drive will take place in the Wrestling Room. To schedule your appointment please contact Mr. Pipikios at 708.679.3165 or at [email protected]. Donors[Read More…]
Ex-Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese Returns to Chicago From Prison
View more news videos at: http://www.nbcchicago.com/video. Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Sun-Times: After a six-and-a-half-year prison hiatus, notorious ex-Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese returned to Chicago today. Donning shades and a wool coat, Maltese was met by a throng of media people as she arrived at a South Side Salvation[Read More…]
Faith Jazz Night to Benefit PADS
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Time to tap your toes to the music! Faith United Protestant Church is sponsoring a Jazz Night Fundraiser on Friday, March 5, 2010. A family style dinner will be served at Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Road, Steger, IL. There will be a cash bar at 6:00 p.m.[Read More…]
School District 204 Hopes Signs Shame State into Paying Debt
(Photo: chicagopressrelease.com) Aurora, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Indian Prairie Unit District 204 hopes a little shame goes a long way toward making the state pay its growing debt. Every sign at each of the district’s 33 schools now tells anyone who passes by “The state of Illinois owes District 204 $7.8 million.” The[Read More…]
Father of Kids Killed In Fire: ‘I Just Lost A Whole Lot’
From the Chicago Tribune: Elijah Grays stood in the cold this morning, holding a box of photos of his children, occasionally bringing one close to his face so his failing eyes could see. There was Elijah, his namesake, in a graduation gown. And Sallie, a new mom. And now they[Read More…]
Schumer Recommends Daniel Alter to Serve as First Openly Gay Man on the Federal Bench
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced that he is recommending Daniel Alter to President Barack Obama to serve as a judge in the Southern District federal court of New York. Mr. Alter will be the first openly gay male nominated for the federal court in American history. Senator[Read More…]
Gay-Rights Activists Protest at Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: Attending Mass at Holy Name Cathedral was supposed to be one of the final Valentine’s Day weekend treats for Cindy White and her husband, who had traveled to Chicago from Hampshire, Ill., to celebrate the romantic holiday. Instead, the couple found themselves wading through[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Honors January 2010 Students of Month
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for January. Following is a listing by department: Leadership Emmaus: Michael Glenn (Tinley Park). Business: Ariel Watts (Olympia Fields).Computer: Carlee Wieser (Schererville), Laura Jansen (Homewood). English: Joseph Wlos (Crete), Jacqueline Silverman (Munster), Erica Prskalo (Chicago), Scott[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Workshop in March
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University will hold a Prior Learning Portfolio Workshop on Saturday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to develop a portfolio of prior learning to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.[Read More…]
