Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2017. The Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus will celebrate its 65th year anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the history and accomplishments of the department over the years, and will highlight its[Read More…]
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Park Forest Fire Department Activity Report April 9-15, 2017
From the Park Forest Fire Department on Facebook Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As usual, the Park Forest Fire Department had a busy week approaching mid-April. There were 64 total responses. Of these, 14 were responses for fire, and 50 were EMS responses. Response Activity Early Sunday, members of the Park Forest[Read More…]
The Secret to Drama Group’s Secret Garden – Talented Child Actors
By MaryLee Hoganson Director Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When director Mary Lee Hoganson was selected to mount The Drama Group’s upcoming production of The Secret Garden, she knew that the greatest challenge to success would be finding just the right child actors who must carry the weight of this production. And find them[Read More…]
GSU Hearts and Scholars Event Ensures Student Success
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thursday, April 27 marks the tenth consecutive scholarship benefit, Hearts and Scholars, where generous donors, businesses, and the Governors State University Foundation unite to raise funds for student scholarships. This year’s Hearts and Scholars Dinner will be hosted by NBC5’s Lisa Parker on April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at GSU’s Center for Performing[Read More…]
South Suburban College Court Reporting Student Wins 1st Place in NCRA Contest
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017. In honor of 2017 Court Reporting & Captioning Week, the National Court Reporting Association’s (NCRA) Student Committee challenged court reporting students to transcribe as many tests as possible during the week to qualify for a prize. First place was awarded to Angela Patla, a[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CTA Announce Renovation Work to Begin at Historic Quincy Station
The project will make the Loop ‘L’ station accessible and continues the Mayor’s more than $8 billion investment to modernize transit CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr today announced the start of a major project to renovate the historic Quincy Loop station and[Read More…]
Kids@College at Prairie State College Returns This Summer with LOWER Costs and NEW Offerings
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017. Are you looking for fun summer activities to keep your kids busy this summer? Let learning and fun continue year round at Prairie State College (PSC). The Kids@College Summer Program at PSC is designed to enhance the problem solving skills of children grades K-6. Participants will[Read More…]
500 Years After the Reformation: Scholars Gather at DePaul University for World Catholicism Week
Speakers from India, Nigeria, Brazil, Chile and Sri Lanka to discuss lingering impact on Christianity CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2017. In 1517, Martin Luther nailed a proclamation to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany and launched the Protestant Reformation. Five hundred years later, speakers from India, Nigeria, Brazil, Chile and Sri[Read More…]
Get Your Bid in Today, April 21, for One of these Unions Street Gallery Paintings
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, invites you to place a bid today on one of these paintings: Pat Moore was kind enough to paint this piece during our reception and agree to let us put it up for auction. Click here to place your bid[Read More…]
Nearly 100 Community Members Pack Hallway in Defense of Evanston Library’s Only Black Librarian
Evanston Civic Center, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2017. On Thursday, April 20, Lesley Williams, Evanston Public Library’s only Black librarian, was greeted by a gauntlet of nearly 100 supporters from Evanston and neighboring communities as she arrived for a disciplinary hearing. Supporters lined the hallway, bearing signs reading “We Stand With Lesley,”[Read More…]
