School of Music plans some 40 events over 11 days to celebrate new Holtschneider Performance Center CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 Contacts: Carol Hughes and Brian Barasch Internationally acclaimed performers, including violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, soprano Ana María Martínez, trumpet master Nicholas Payton, solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, will[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Leads Coalition in Support of Stiffer Penalties for Irresponsible Drug Manufacturers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan led a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory Attorneys General to call on congressional leaders to pass laws to help hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. Madigan and the coalition sent a letter[Read More…]
Rich East Grad Is First Recipient Of Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship #TimStrong
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School 2018 graduate Omar Smith Jr. is the inaugural recipient of the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship. Police presented Mr. Smith the $1,500 award toward his future education at the Village Board meeting of Monday, May 21. “Omar excelled academically at Rich East High School while being[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces June 2018 Special Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Library plans to hold the following special events in June 2018. All events are open to the public. Additional programs and events can be found each week in the ‘In & Around Park Forest’ article posted in eNews Park[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Athletes Commit
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As graduations near, high school athletes commit to colleges. Marian Catholic announced the latest round of soon-to-be alumni who pledged to play as freshmen in a number of areas of athletics. Temilade Adekoya will play volleyball at the University of Chicago. Joi Brown will play volleyball at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of May 20, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 North Orchard Street, will be opening for its 2018 Season on Saturday, June 2. Since 1952, the Park Forest Aqua Center has been one of Chicagoland’s premiere outdoor pool experiences. The Park Forest Aqua Center is three pools in one, providing[Read More…]
Jewish Constituents to Rep. Jan Schakowsky: “Condemn Israel’s Killings in Gaza”
Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago remains leads gathering at Rep. Schakowsky district office, places stones on sidewalk in Jewish mourning ritual for Palestinian lives lost. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2018 Contact: Michael Deheeger On Friday, May 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm, 4 days after the move of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem[Read More…]
South Suburban College Foundation Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Local College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2018 By: SSC Media The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 to local students at the college’s annual Academic Achievement Reception on May 8, 2018. In doing so, the SSC Foundation surpassed the $2[Read More…]
South Suburban College Presents Faculty Awards, Recognizes Retirees
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2018 By: SSC Media South Suburban College recently hosted their annual Spring Tea Awards to recognize employees’ years of service, retirements, and announce the Faculty Appreciation Awards. The SSC Faculty Appreciation Awards have now become an annual tradition under direction of college president Don Manning[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Church Needs Donations for Upcoming Rummage Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Street, is looking for donations for its huge parish-wide rummage sale that will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10. Donation collection will take place every Saturday through May 22 from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
