CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. During a 40-year career of recording and performing contemporary music, Roosevelt University Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul Wertico has rubbed shoulders with many superstars. Members of Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Who, Yes, Santana, Chicago, and Wilco, are just a few whose numbers have been stored in[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel Announces Process To Appoint Fourth Ward Alderman For City Council
Website launched to ensure open process, committee members named to evaluate candidates CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a public process to identify a potential replacement for Alderman Will Burns to serve and represent the residents of Chicago’s 4th ward. As has been done in the past to[Read More…]
Larycia Hawkins to Speak on March 1 During Roosevelt University’s Diversity Week
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Larycia Hawkins, the Wheaton College professor who recently left the college following controversy with school administration over her support for the Muslim community, will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1 at Roosevelt University, 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Initially suspended after posting a statement about[Read More…]
Illinois State 19th Senatorial District Candidate Forum to be Held on March 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATE — March 3, 2016. Due to scheduling issues, this event has been cancelled. February 24, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area and Homewood Flossmoor Area in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Lambda Tau Omega Chapter for a Candidate Forum[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Artists to be Featured at Fundraising Event at St. Kieran Parish March 5 & 6
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2016. The work of Union Street Gallery artists Pam Eberlin, Aline and Jim Keith, and Ginny Raftery will be featured to support the St. Ireneaus/Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Park Forest with a 25% donation from all sales. Mini-workshops and demonstrations will go on through the show,[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives Illinois 2nd Congressional District Candidate Forum to be Held on March 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area and Homewood Flossmoor Area in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Lambda Tau Omega Chapter for a Candidate Forum on Tue., March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Democratic candidates for the U.S. House[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan Announces Bipartisan Special House Committee on Public Private Partnerships
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2016. To ensure integrity within any public-private partnership created in Illinois and that all ethical and transparency requirements are met, Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan on Wednesday announced the creation of a bipartisan special House committee to review Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to establish a[Read More…]
Prairie State College Celebrates ‘Unsung Heroes’ at Conference on March 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Prairie State College Corporate and Continuing Professional Education Department is hosting “Unsung Heroes of Healthcare,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday March 11, in the conference center located on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The conference is designed[Read More…]
Historic Pullman Garden Club to Host Discussion on Making Pullman a Sustainable Community on Feb. 28
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2016. The Pullman District has for a number of years been deemed an historic landmark community. As of March of 2015, Pullman also had been designated by President Barack Obama as a National Monument; a testament to its national historical significance. Historic Pullman Garden Club members, as well[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s 28th Annual Jazz Fest
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016 The 28th Annual Prairie State College Jazz Fest recently was held in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on campus. Featured performers included (from left) PSC Professor Valerie Nicholson on piano, Junius Paul on bass, Ernie Adams on drums, Orbert Davis on trumpet, and Ed Petersen[Read More…]
