SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Names New Director of Athletics
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media In his new role, Kuchta is responsible for planning, administering and directing the college’s intercollegiate athletics, intramural and recreation programs, and for coordinating practice and game schedules with the Field House Complex management team. He provides overall leadership and guidance to[Read More…]
As Part of Coalition of 18 Attorneys General, Attorney General Madigan Files Amicus Brief Opposing Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood
Attorneys General argue that Ohio law violates First Amendment & Due Process Clause Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 6 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed the amicus brief in Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio v. Himes, arguing that Ohio’s law violates the First[Read More…]
Women’s March Chicago Returns to Grant Park Oct. 13 to Rally and March as Early Voting Gets Underway
“March to the Polls 2018” to Celebrate First Time Voters and Inspire Voter Turnout; Women’s March Chicago to Announce Details about Expanded Rally on September 12 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 Contact: Harlene Ellin Women’s March Chicago (WMC) will once again take over Grant Park on October 13, 2018, calling upon women[Read More…]
Mayor: Steak ‘n Shake Coming to Park Forest. Here’s Who You Can Thank.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a statement on Facebook, Mayor John Ostenburg said a Steak ‘n Shake is indeed coming to Park Forest, and you can thank franchisee Melvin Buckley and Sandra Zoellner, Assistant Director of Economic Development for the Village. “Lots of stuff’s been posted about Steak ‘n Shake coming to Park[Read More…]
District 163 Honors Superintendent Designate Dr. Caletha White
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 held a welcome reception for Superintendent Designate Dr. Caletha White on Saturday, August 25, at Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts. Dr. White will succeed Interim Superintendent Joyce Carmine at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. The reception brought elected officials,[Read More…]
Lisa Madigan and 17 Other Attorneys General File Amicus Brief Defending Temporary Protected Status Holders in the U.S.
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that she has joined 17 other Attorneys General filing an amicus brief in the Ramos v. Nielsen case supporting plaintiffs’ efforts to prevent the potential deportation of hundreds of thousands of people who hold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in[Read More…]
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces He Will Not Run for Re-Election
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser After eight years in office, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that he will not seek re-election. Emanuel had previously indicated that he would run for a third term and had already raised more than $10 million in campaign funds. At the announcement, Emanuel[Read More…]
Chairman Madigan Slams Trump Education Department’s Campus Sexual Assault Proposed Rules
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Charging that the very definition of sexual harassment “would be severely restricted allowing damaging behavior to go unchecked,” Michael J. Madigan, chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, released the following statement on a leaked draft of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to the federal[Read More…]
Rockets Fall to Bloomington Purple Raiders in Home Opener
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East fell to the Bloomington Purple Raiders 21-14 in the Rockets’ home opener Saturday. The Rockets put up 6 in the first quarter and fought in the fourth quarter, putting 8 points on the board. In spite of their rallying efforts, the Purple Raiders scored 7 points[Read More…]
