CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) met with AmeriCorps members from College Possible – a program designed to prepare students from underserved communities for college – to discuss her efforts to promote national service and make higher education more accessible for all Americans. Duckworth also announced[Read More…]
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University of Chicago Yearlong Survey Tracks Spread of Microbes in New Hospital
More than 6,500 samples from surfaces, air, water reveal fast-changing microbiome The Hospital Microbiome Project seeks to understand how to encourage beneficial microbial interactions and decrease potentially harmful contact. Photo by: Michael Satalic CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017 By: John Easton A 12-month study mapping bacterial diversity within a hospital—with a focus[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host MakerGirl Class on July 3
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. MakerGirl is a non-profit start-up founded by students at the University of Illinois in Champaign. They inspire elementary girls to be active in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) through 3D printing sessions. Women are underrepresented in STEAM and girls tend to[Read More…]
South Suburban College Offering Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. South Suburban College will be offering a Free Highway Construction Careers Training Program this summer at their Oak Forest Campus. Orientation and Assessment Testing will be June 20-22 at the Oak Forest Center, with the program set to begin on July 17, 2017. The[Read More…]
Crete Public Library to Host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15
Crete, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. The Crete Public Library, 1177 North Main Street, will host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Reptiles may be the most feared and misunderstood creatures on Earth. Many of their species are facing extinction. The[Read More…]
Stroll n’ Roll 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. New Star’s annual Stroll ‘n Roll will get you movin’ for a mission on Saturday, June 10th at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights. Whether you run, walk, stroll, or roll, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of kids and adults[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s New Summertime Bingo Begins June 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. Have fun while exploring Park Forest this summer! Complete 5 tasks and/or activities across, down or diagonal (center is free square) for Bingo. Submit completed Bingo card along with proof of completion and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 VISA Card.[Read More…]
USPCN Pickets for Palestinian Hunger Strikers at Senator Durbin’s Office
Call Senator Durbin today telling him to take a stand in support of the Palestinian hunger strikers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Yesterday, May 25th, USPCN-Chicago organized a lunch time picket attended by over 75 people, to pressure U.S. Senator Dick Durbin to take a stand in support of the 1,800 Palestinian[Read More…]
Michelle Obama School Poetry Slam Brings Out Students’ Creativity
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts held a Poetry Slam that provided a showcase for students’ original poetry. Recitations of original poems by community members Lillian Robinson, Mike Williams, Donta Gee, Greg Powell, and Quianna Overall, health assistant at the school, opened the event. The[Read More…]
Amtrak and Mayor Emanuel Announce Selection of Master Developer for Chicago Union Station
Commercial design concepts will remake several West Loop blocks; Financial negotiations to be finalized by end of 2017 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2017. Amtrak CEO Wick Moorman and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced selection of a team led by Riverside Investment & Development Co. to serve as the Master Developer for[Read More…]
