Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2015 Sen. Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill Providing One-time Payment of $581 to Social Security Beneficiaries, Veterans On Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefits Act. The bill would provide a one-time payment in 2016 to Social Security beneficiaries, veterans, and[Read More…]
Local
Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.
Governor Rauner Announces Top Students to be Honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Ceremony at Old State Capitol Recognizes the Top Students from Each College and University in Illinois SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner yesterday announced this year’s outstanding college students who will be honored by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The Academy will recognize the following students during the annual[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Program on ‘Campaign Finance – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly’ on November 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2015. The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area will host a program on ‘Campaign Finance – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly’ on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. The speaker will be Doug[Read More…]
White House Announces ‘Healthy Communities Challenge’
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2015. As the Affordable Care Act’s coverage provisions have taken effect, 17.6 million Americans have gained coverage, and, since 2010, we’ve reduced the uninsured rate in this country by 45 percent. The nation’s uninsured rate now stands at its lowest level ever. But still, in communities across[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery to Hold 2015 ‘Twelfth Month’ Handmade and Artisanal Market — Opens Nov. 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2015. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will host its 2015 ‘Twelfth Month’ Handmade and Artisanal Market beginning Wednesday, November 11 at the Gallery. The Market will run through December 23. Formally known as ‘Twelfth Month,’ USG’s Handmade and Artisanal Market will showcase beautiful art[Read More…]
Governors State University Information to Host Session on Nov. 16 on New Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree Program at Harper College
University Park, IL – (ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2015. The Governors State University undergraduate degree program in Criminal Justice plans to offer this program at Harper College starting spring 2016. An information session at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL will take place on Monday, November 16, in the H building[Read More…]
Prairie State College Faculty and Administrators Present at Illinois Community College Board Forum For Excellence
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2015. Patty Zuccarello, dean, health and industrial technology at Prairie State College (PSC); Chad Vlietstra, PSC’s assistant professor/coordinator, HVAC; and Dave Naze, associate dean, academic affairs at PSC, were all selected as presenters for the Forum for Excellence presented by the Illinois Community College Board. The annual[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Brings Home Several Awards from Tournament
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team placed third in the community college division and earned several individual honors during the recent tournament hosted by Moraine Valley Community College. Patrick Sheard of Dolton was named tournament champion in persuasive speaking and received third place in prose.[Read More…]
Prairie State College Automotive Program Reaccredited by NATEF
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2015. The Automotive Program at Prairie State College (PSC) recently was reaccredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). NATEF’s mission is to “improve the quality of automotive technician training programs nationwide at secondary and post-secondary, public and proprietary schools.” To be accredited, a school must[Read More…]
Americans for Safe Access to Host Workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Nov. 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–Americans for Safe Access will host a workshop on the ‘Truth About Medical Marijuana’ at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. This workshop will focus on the Endocannabinoid System and is the final of a series[Read More…]
