CHICAGO – State Reps. Emanuel Chris Welch, Kate Cloonen, Mary Flowers, Sonya Harper, Lisa Hernandez and Silvana Tabares released the following statement Friday regarding their lawsuit to restore legislators’ pay and end unwarranted political pressure being brought by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Comptroller Leslie Munger: “The decision by multimillionaire Comptroller[Read More…]
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Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club’s December 5th Meeting to Discuss Cook County Forest Preserves Activities
Please Note Change of Meeting Date MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2016. Due to a scheduling conflict, the December meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, December 5 at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library. Normally, the meeting is held on the second Monday of the month.[Read More…]
Governors State University Earns Prestigious Accreditation
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. Governors State University’s College of Business has received one of the most distinguished honors awarded to any business education program in the world: accreditation from AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Fewer than five percent of the 16,000 business schools worldwide have[Read More…]
Give a Gift of Scholarship This Holiday Season Through the South Suburban College Foundation Donor Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) is seeking year-end gifts from those who wish to help make a difference in the lives of local college students in need of financial assistance. The SSCF Scholarship Donor Drive will continue through the end of the year,[Read More…]
Steve Coleman Mentors Aspiring Musicians in Logan Residency at the University of Chicago
Steve Coleman recently completed a two-week residency at the Logan Center. Courtesy of: Steve Coleman Jazz saxophonist relishes inspiring community during South Side return CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016 By: Katherine Flynn Chicago-born jazz musician Steve Coleman will tell you that he’s had a handful of exceptional mentors during his decades-long career.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan and Better Business Bureau Encourage Consumers to Use Caution When Shipping Gifts Internationally for the Holidays
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Chicago and Northern Illinois today urged Illinois residents who send holiday gifts internationally to follow important tips to avoid being scammed and paying expensive fees when packages are “lost,” stolen or delayed. “Unfortunately, scam artists[Read More…]
Advocates Ask Rauner to Discuss Cuts to Homeless Services Instead of Life in the Executive Mansion During December 1 Facebook Live Event
State Budget Impasse and December 31 Expiration of “Stopgap Budget” are Hurting Ability of Supportive Housing Providers to Serve People Who Otherwise Would Be Homeless CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. In anticipation of Governor Rauner’s Facebook Live event, to be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 1, advocates to create affordable housing[Read More…]
Discussion on the Cook County Criminal Justice System at the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on December 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, for the monthly meeting. The speaker, Janice Goldberg, Co-Chair of the Cook County League of Women Voters Criminal[Read More…]
The Park Forest Historical Society Invites You to Step Back into a 1950s Christmas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED December 6, 2016. “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (in St. Mary’s Catholic Church), open Wednesday and Saturday November 30 through January 4 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment,[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Faire at Rich South High School on Saturday, December 3
RICHTON PARK—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Pack up the family and head over to Rich South High School’s cafeteria on Saturday, December 3 for the Pancake Breakfast & Holiday Faire. Enjoy a then pancake breakfast and then do some holiday shopping with the many vendors at the Holiday Faire. There will be[Read More…]
