Carolyn Hensley Ciesla (Source: Prairie State College) CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Carolyn Henley Ciesla interim associate dean of learning resources and assessment. Her new role on campus was announced at a recent meeting of the PSC Board of Trustees. In that role, Ciesla provides[Read More…]
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Chicago Socialist Party, of the Socialist Party, USA Announces International Working Women’s Day Rally on Wednesday, March 8
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2017. The Chicago Socialist Party, of the Socialist Party, USA, is organizing a rally at James R. Thompson Center (100 W. Randolph St.) on March 8, at 6:00 pm, come rain or shine. This March 8th marks the 108th annual International Working Women’s Day. Join us for a[Read More…]
Chicago’s Immigrant Communities Respond to Revised #MuslimBan Executive Order
DHS director also signed implementation memos last week, which greatly increase the number of immigrants subject to deportation Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 6, 2017. Donald Trump just today signed a revised #MuslimBan executive order, while last week, the DHS laid out a number of implementation memos. Organizations that have led the resistance[Read More…]
CHIditarod XII Raises More Than 22,000 Pounds of Food, More Than $45,000 to Fight Food Insecurity in Chicago
Chicago’s rambunctious shopping cart race celebrates ten years of costumes, art and sabotage benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, local organizations Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2017 – More than 500 costumed shopping cart mushers were given nods from Mother Nature as they raced through Chicago’s streets this weekend, all in the name[Read More…]
Fire Department To Hold Annual Awards Ceremony Monday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for a reason to feel civic pride? Come to Village Hall on Monday, March 6, when the Park Forest Fire Department holds its annual awards ceremony. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. After the awards have been presented, there will be a small reception with[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of March 5, 2017
One of the featured art pieces at Tall Grass Arts Association ‘Flight of Obscurity X’ exhibit. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest’s Tall Grass Arts Association will host a very different kind of exhibit in its Gallery beginning Saturday, March 11. ‘Flight of Obscurity X’ is an imposing solo show[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents Kristin Lems on Saturday, March 11
Singer, songwriter Kristin Lems will perform at Edgar’s Coffee House on March 11 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2017. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents Kristin Lems on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Kristin[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Report For Feb. 19-25
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department began issuing a weekly report on its Facebook page. eNews Park Forest will share this information with the public as it is posted. This will give the public an idea of how busy the department is, considering there are only seven days[Read More…]
Arne Duncan Appointed Distinguished Senior Fellow at University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy
Arne Duncan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2017. Arne Duncan, who served as U.S. Secretary of Education and chief executive of the Chicago Public Schools, has joined the University of Chicago as a distinguished senior fellow at the Harris School of Public Policy. Duncan will participate in seminars, conferences and student-led initiatives at[Read More…]
Saturday Rules Meeting Cancelled For March 4
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Saturday Rules meeting originally scheduled for March 4, 2017, at 10 a.m. has been cancelled, per a notice from the Village of Park Forest. There was no reason given for the cancellation on the agenda notice received (pictured).
