Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2016. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has announced the topics for its popular Potpourri of Lectures Series which takes place on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Library’s Ringering Room. The lecture topics/dates are: February 11 –“It’s Your Estate, Are You in[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of February 7, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2016. Valentine’s Day will be celebrated next Sunday, February 14 when many of us will exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” Did you know that the day of romance that we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Music Professor Wins Award for Study on Music of Abraham Lincoln
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Roosevelt University music history professor Thomas J. Kernan has studied more than 1,000 pieces of music composed over 144 years about Abraham Lincoln, concluding that music made about the President informs our understanding of ever-changing American attitudes and priorities. In conjunction with Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2015 Part-Time Honors List
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2015 Deans List
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each semester by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host 18th Annual Jazz Festival on February 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College is hosting the 2016 SSC Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The 18th annual fest features performances by bands from eleven local high schools and middle schools, as well as[Read More…]
NJCAA National Division II Player of the Week / South Suburban College Bulldogs Ranked #2 in the Nation
Jovan Mooring SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball player, sophomore guard Jovan Mooring (Hillcrest HS), was named NJCAA “NATIONAL” Division II Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season. Last week, Mooring averaged 38.3 points, grabbed 8.7 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and snatched[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: It’s Time for America to Lead on Leave
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law. “23 years ago today, President Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure Americans could take unpaid[Read More…]
Duckworth & Franken Applaud President’s New Job Training Initiative That Builds upon Their Bill to Close the Skills Gap
President’s plan would strengthen partnerships between employers and community colleges as Duckworth & Franken proposed with their Community College to Career Fund Act Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) today commended President Obama’s new plan to strengthen partnerships between businesses and community colleges[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library Welcome Patrons and Materials Home With Fine Amnesty
Welcome Home Program Kicks Off CPL and FCB Partnership for ‘Home of the Curious’ Campaign CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Library (CPL) yesterday announced the “Welcome Home” fine amnesty program, part of the new “Home of the Curious” visibility campaign. Through this program, the Library expects to[Read More…]
