CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Nancy Michaels, a Bachelor of Arts 2007 and Master of Arts 2012 graduate of Roosevelt’s Sociology Program and the associate director of the University’s Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation, has been appointed to the Illinois Balanced and Restorative Justice (IBARJ) Board of Directors. A leading[Read More…]
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David Axelrod to Speak at Roosevelt University’s Feb. 4 One Book One University Event
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. David Axelrod will discuss his experiences navigating the U.S. political system, including his time as a strategist with President Barack Obama at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 in Roosevelt University’s 10th floor Murray Green Library, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. A former Chicago Tribune journalist, campaign[Read More…]
DePaul University Appoints 3 to Board of Trustees
Gery J. Chico, left, Kerrie Holley and Kristi Savacool recently joined DePaul University’s Board of Trustees. The 41-member board governs the university, which was founded in Chicago in 1898. (DePaul University composite photo) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. DePaul University has elected three leaders to its 41-member board of trustees:[Read More…]
Illinois Republicans Attempt at Hostile Takeover of Chicago Public Schools Would Put Fox in Charge of Hen House
Both Illinois and Chicago Need Real Revenue Solutions, Not Political Gamesmanship Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2016. On Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, despite still not being able to pass a state budget, introduced legislation aimed at taking control of Chicago Public School’s budget.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Nominates 11 High School Seniors to Military Academies
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated 11 high school students from her district for admission to United States Military Academies. “I am proud to support the admission of these exceptional young men and women into our nation’s finest military academies,” Rep. Kelly said. “Their intellect, character and willingness[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 19, 2016
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean that[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez On Supreme Court Cert Decision Re: Immigration Executive Actions
“The President’s actions are not a substitute for Congressional action; they are a coping mechanism for Congressional inaction.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement reacting to the news that the Supreme Court would take up Texas v. United States, the lawsuit and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Syrian and Iraqi Refugees, Expresses Opposition to Anti-Refugee Bill
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. A day before the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would effectively dismantle the Syrian and Iraqi refugee resettlement program, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with a small group of refugees who have settled in the Chicago area to hear their[Read More…]
Student from Park Forest Named to University of Wisconsin-Madison Fall Dean’s List
MADISON—(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016 – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has named Stephanie Lee, School of Business to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. Ms. Lee is from Park Forest, IL. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean of their[Read More…]
Village Board To Meet In Executive Session At 6 PM
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received notice early this afternoon that the village board will meet in a special rules meeting this evening at 6 p.m. to adjourn to executive session. The reason listed on the agenda follows: “The purpose of the meeting is to adjourn to executive session[Read More…]
