Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ will open on Friday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, September 16. An Artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Both the[Read More…]
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Gloria Allred to Receive Award & Speak on #MeToo Movement at 14th Annual Lawyers for Diversity Midsummer BBQ
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 Contact: Jeremy Gottschalk Trailblazing attorney Gloria Allred to address #metoo, the future of women’s reproductive rights and the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community under the Trump administration at the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago Foundation’s (LAGBAC Foundation) 14th[Read More…]
One Book, One Marian: School-Wide Summer Reading At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School started a brand-new reading initiative this summer called One Book, One Marian, an opportunity to engage and enlighten Marian Catholic students and staff, cultivating a sense of community through reading. The initiative also aims to unite the Marian Catholic community together in reflection and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 22, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Culver’s, 20716 Cicero Avenue in Matteson will host a “Donate While You Dine” fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 24, in memory of 10-year-old Jaleel Drayton of Park Forest who lost his life when he drowned in a pool at the Aqua Center after hours.[Read More…]
Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., Named Incoming South Suburban College President
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., the incoming President of South Suburban College. Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history. Stokes, currently serving as Vice[Read More…]
One Million Degrees Launching Comprehensive Scholarship Program at South Suburban College This Fall
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent Johnson Announce That CPD Has Taken More Than 5,000 Illegal Guns Off Chicago Streets
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced today that Chicago Police have recovered over 5,000 illegal guns so far in 2018. At the announcement Mayor Emanuel said, “I commend our officers for doing the difficult and dangerous work of[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Continues Investigation as Foodborne Illnesses Increase
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is continuing to work with local, state, and federal public health officials to investigate an increase in the number of Cyclospora illnesses in counties all across Illinois. Since mid-May, IDPH has confirmed 243 cases of cyclosporiasis,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on First Known Hacking Attempts of the 2018 Cycle
“These attempted hacks are just the opening salvo… this Republican-controlled Congress has shown that it’s not serious about defending against this threat,” she says. Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Ranking Member of the IT subcommittee, released this statement regarding the first known campaign hacking[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus on August 9
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – (ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media South Suburban College (SSC) will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an[Read More…]
