CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Pat Sullivan, author of “ATTITUDE: The Cornerstone of Leadership,” will be the guest speaker for a Friday, March 18 event, hosted by the Prairie State College (PSC) Corporate and Continuing Education Department. The program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Conference Center of[Read More…]
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Two Named to Administrative Positions at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. At the Jan. 26 meeting of the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, two new administrators were announced. Elighie Wilson III was named dean of liberal arts, and Dr. Stefanie D. Coleman was named director, first year experience. Wilson has been serving as interim dean,[Read More…]
Celebrate Chicago Blues Artists at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts on March 5 (Video)
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016 – Chicago Blues is like no other. Known worldwide for a distinctive sound, Blues is as synonymous for Chicago as pizza or the Magnificent Mile. Now come see why Chicago and Blues are the perfect pairing in a one-night only blues revue at GSU’s Center[Read More…]
Governor Rauner’s Budget Address, Feb. 17, 2016
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2016. Remarks as prepared for delivery: I stand before you today with respect for our co-equal branches of government – acknowledgment of our shared responsibility for the future – and a deeply-rooted desire to work with each and every one of you to right our ship of[Read More…]
Legislators and Grassroots Leaders Release the People’s Agenda, A People-Focused Alternative to the Turnaround Agenda
On the eve of Rauner’s Budget Address, Groups Lays Out New Vision to Put People Back on the Agenda in Illinois State Government Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. On Tuesday, February 16, grassroots leaders joined with legislators to release the People’s Agenda, a new report laying out a[Read More…]
Prairie State College President Dr. Terri L. Winfree Receives the 2016 INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine Giving Back Award
National Recognition of College Presidents and Chancellors Who Give Back to Their Campuses and Communities CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. Today, Dr. Terri L Winfree, President of Prairie State College received the 2016 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association to Present 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball on March 19
Pictured: Dudley and Glenna Elvery Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association would be honored by your presence at its 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School located at 367 Artists Way in Park Forest. The event will be held on[Read More…]
The Knowledge Exchange Course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in the Chicago Region’
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2016. The Knowledge Exchange is now accepting registrations for its course ‘Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad.’ Join author Larry McClellan in this special 4-week course for an exploration of the movement of freedom seekers and the networks of the Underground Railroad that supported them in the[Read More…]
Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Speech Team Members Earn IHSA Sectional Medals; Advance to State Tournament
RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2016—Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Speech and Forensics team members earned medals at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) South Sectional tournament that drew teams from 25 high schools this weekend at Reavis High School, Burbank, Illinois. Janessa Colquitt, a senior who resides in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 14, 2016
‘Bleacher Bums’ opens February 26 at the Drama Group in Chicago Heights. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2016. Nothing says spring like the start of baseball season. Park Forest Baseball is a youth baseball league offering boys and girls, ages 4 to 14, the opportunity to learn the skills and fun[Read More…]
