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Amara Enyia: New Vision in 7th Congressional District

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Envisioning stronger communities forged by better opportunities, greater investment in people, and strong, energetic leadership, Amara C. Enyia filed with the FEC today to establish an exploratory committee for the 7th District U.S. Congressional seat. “Now is the time for bold, servant leadership that empowers the residents[Read More…]

Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Recovery Walk on September 12

University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—September 8, 2015. In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their fourth annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]

Prairie State College Names Two to Administrative Positions

                       CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named two new administrators on campus. Gregory Kain was named executive director of information technology resources, and George Pfotenhauer was named chief of police. As executive director of information technology[Read More…]

Forum on Illinois’ Failing Prison Healthcare System at Roosevelt University on Sept. 12

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2015.  Disturbing stories about lack of care and inattention to prisoners’ health inside the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will be shared by prisoners and their families during a Sept. 12 public forum on prison healthcare injustice.  (Photo above is from Pew Charitable Trusts). Formerly incarcerated men and[Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of September 7, 2015

Source: www.dol.gov Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2015. As you know, Monday, September 7 many of us will have the day off from work to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. While most of us think of Labor Day as the ‘unofficial’ end of summer the real reason we celebrate this holiday[Read More…]

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum is in Its New Home

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2015. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, now located in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, is settled in its new home. The Society has not yet re-established regular open hours, but the museum can be shown by appointment, if a volunteer is available. Those[Read More…]

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