CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 9, 2018. Prairie State College (PSC) announced at a recent Board of Trustees meeting that three faculty members had met the college’s expectations for tenure, including commitment to student success, collaboration with their peers and dedication to the college’s mission and core values. Receiving tenure, effective August 2018,[Read More…]
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Prairie State College ‘Pioneer Pillar’ Award Presented to Glenwood Senior Director JoAnne Alexander
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018. Prairie State College (PSC) recently honored JoAnne Alexander (second from left), senior director of the Village of Glenwood with a “Pioneer Pillar of the Community” award, recognizing her for her contributions to PSC and the community we serve. Dr. Terri L. Winfree (third from left), PSC[Read More…]
Fire Marshals Reminds Illinoisans to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Spring into Action this Sunday to Change and Test the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarm CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday, March 11 so you’ll be springing your clocks forward one hour this weekend. In addition to moving your clocks forward, the Office[Read More…]
2018 South Suburban Diversity Dinners to be Held on April 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Diane Hodges On Saturday, April 21, the South Suburban Diversity Dinners will celebrate their 21st anniversary with the theme: “The State of Diversity in the South Suburbs: Have We Progressed?” The dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Rich South High School, 5000[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago Team up for VOTES
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Marj Halperin 1,000+ grassroots activists will come together for this high energy, motivational rally in preparation for the upcoming primary and November midterm elections. The event will take place at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson in Chicago on Sunday, March 11 from 4 p.m.- 8[Read More…]
F.A.M.E. to Host ‘A Dinner Dance Gala’ to Support Chicago Aspiring Artists on April 28
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment (F.A.M.E.) will host its seventh annual fundraiser “A Dinner Dance Gala” to support Chicagoland aspiring artists. The gala will be held on Saturday, April 28 at the Chicago Yacht Club Belmont, 300 West Belmont Avenue in Chicago.[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on Sexual Harassment Complaints
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2018 By: Steve Brown Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement this week: “Over the past several weeks, I have had meetings with members, staff and lobbyists to discuss issues of sexual harassment. Due to my recent meetings with staff, I felt it necessary[Read More…]
#TimStrong Street Dedication, Briskets for Brody: The Manager’s Report
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick provides a report to members of the Village Board at Monday meetings. Besides community events, Manager Mick highlights job opportunities, updates the board and the public on Village issues, and requirements — like vehicle stickers — the public, and board members, need to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Aspen Dental Management to Open Chicago Headquarters
Innovative Healthcare Company to Employ 250 in West Loop Neighborhood; Move Comes as Chicago is Named Nation’s Top Metro for Corporate Relocation for Fifth Straight Year CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined representatives from Aspen Dental Management to announce the company is locating a new headquarters[Read More…]
Governors State University Board Approves Tuition Freeze
University Park, IL. –(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2018 By: Keisha Dyson Students enrolling at Governors State University can count on tuition staying the same next year following a unanimous vote by its trustees for no tuition increase. The board’s decision at its March 2 meeting to hold tuition flat keeps a college[Read More…]
