CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Secretary Bryan A. Schneider of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is pleased to announce that paperless licensing and renewals have now been implemented for the professions licensed and regulated by the Divisions of Real Estate and Professional Regulation. The transition away[Read More…]
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Meet the 106 Year Old Who Got to Dance with President Obama and the First Lady (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Virginia McLaurin, 106 years old and a longtime Washington, D.C. resident, had always dreamed of visiting the White House. Last week, her dream came true in a big way. Check out the video: Here’s how Virginia McLaurin got to the White House: A friend of Mrs.[Read More…]
Dual Credit Program Offers Tuition Savings and Head Start on College Credits
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Earning college credit for free while in high school may sound too good to be true, but it is an option through the Dual Credit Program offered by Prairie State College (PSC), in partnership with area high schools. In the Dual Credit Program, students can earn[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Moves To Jumpstart Development Of Old Main Post Office
Redevelopment of Deteriorating Site Would Create Thousands of Jobs; Generate Major Economic Impact CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ald. Danny Solis (25th) and the Chicago Department of Planning and Development last week moved forward with jumpstarting the long-overdue rehabilitation of Chicago’s old main Post Office building in the West[Read More…]
250+ University of Chicago Faculty Demand Divestment
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2016. Over 250 University of Chicago Faculty Demand Fossil Fuel Divestment in Open Letter On Monday morning, the Stop Funding Climate Change, UChicago fossil fuel divestment campaign has released a letter written and signed by 258 University of Chicago faculty members urging the University to divest its endowment[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 21, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association’s 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Glenwoodie Golf Club. The evening will include a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, a live[Read More…]
Registration Now in Progress for Prairie State College’s Urban Forestry and Landscaping Classes
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is offering four continuing education classes to advance your skills in urban forestry and landscaping. These sessions will be held at the Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, and are geared for professional arborists, urban community foresters, tree care professionals, landscape professionals[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Gardening Series Begins March 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to learn gardening with eight free instructional sessions. The first session will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. with a discussion on community gardens. This year’s sessions will take place in a new location, the[Read More…]
Register Now to Take Part in the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners will be held across the south suburbs. On this evening, residents will open their homes to celebrate rich diversity in small gatherings by sharing a meal and lively discussion, which can lead to greater understanding[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Community Safety Presentation on March 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. A community safety presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. The event features speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police Department, and the South Suburban Family Shelter.[Read More…]
