Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Clad in white graduation robes, 20 Matteson School District 162 students with straight A records and GPAs of 4.71 served as co-valedictorians at the District’s graduation ceremonies on June 1st at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The students each received a golden apple as a symbol of their academic[Read More…]
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The Drama Group to Present ‘Heathers, the Musical’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. The Drama Group is totally jazzed to present the hilariously dark musical comedy, ‘HEATHERS, The Musical,’ brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy, Laurence O’Keefe and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, Legally Blonde and Desperate Housewives); and directed by the dynamic duo of Curt &[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Salvation Army to Break Ground on Chicago’s First Emergency Intake Center for Homeless Families
The Center will incorporate best practices in homeless services to provide families awaiting long-term shelter with resources and support CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined representatives from The Salvation Army today to break ground on the Chicago’s first emergency intake center. The ‘Shield of Hope’ Center will incorporate best[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Illinois Passing Budget For The First Time In Three Years
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2017. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a $36 billion budget package, giving Illinois its first annual budget since 2015. The Illinois Senate voted to override Gov. Rauner’s veto on[Read More…]
Monday July 10th: Palos Township Residents Rally Against Hate Speech by Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan
PALOS HILLS –(ENEWSPF)–July 7th, 2017 — Palos Township residents and others will rally against racism and hate on Monday July 10th, 2017, in response to recent hate speech attacking Middle Eastern students, posted to Facebook by current Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan. Brannigan uses racist accusations against Arab and Muslim community members[Read More…]
Prairie State College Recognized With Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting
During the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees at Prairie State College (PSC), the college was recognized with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. Presenting the award to PSC was (second from left) Mary Dankowski, finance director at the Village[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Consumer Alert: Don’t Fall for Tobacco Master Settlement Scams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to beware of an online scam that falsely claims consumers can receive funding under a settlement with the tobacco industry that is overseen by Madigan and attorneys general across the country. Madigan’s office is receiving an increase in[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center’s ‘Creek Walk for Kids’ on Sunday July 9
Registration required by Friday, July 7 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Children ages 5 to 12 can explore the creek Sunday. July 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Creek Walk For Kids held at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Out on trail kids will walk the creek and make observations[Read More…]
Illinois Budget Finally Passes
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to override in full vetoes of Governor Bruce Rauner, finally passing a budget. The Illinois budget lifts the state from more than two years operating in a self-inflicted crisis, driven by a governor who refused to negotiate, instead insisting that his[Read More…]
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Urge HUD Secretary Ben Carson To Restore Resources That Protect LGBTQ From Housing Discrimination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2017. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and 26 of their colleagues in a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, urging him to reinstate resources that protect LGBTQ people from housing discrimination. These resources,[Read More…]
